In Worcester v. Georgia, what was the Supreme Court’s ruling?

Question

A.
Samuel Worcester was required to pledge allegiance to Georgia’s government.
B.
The Cherokee were a sovereign nation, and Georgia’s laws did not apply to them.
C.
Missionaries and settlers could not visit Cherokee land legally.
D.
Georgia could legally control the actions and laws of the Cherokee tribe.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The best answer is:

B. The Cherokee were a sovereign nation, and Georgia’s laws did not apply to them.

This ruling affirmed the sovereignty of the Cherokee Nation and stated that the state of Georgia could not impose its laws on Cherokee territory.