Match each Georgia law from the 1830s with its effect on the Cherokee Nation.

Law:
The existence of the Cherokee government is illegal
The Cherokee cannot testify in Georgia's courts
The Georgia Guard of Police is set up to enforce Georgia law on Cherokee land.

Effect:
When Georgia creates new laws taking Cherokee land, police officers can harass and threaten Cherokee people.
People in the Cherokee government can be arrested if they try to lead and protect the Cherokee Nation.
When white settlers kill Cherokee or steal their land, Cherokee people cannot go to Georgia's court and defend themselves.

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Here’s the matching of each Georgia law from the 1830s with its corresponding effect on the Cherokee Nation:

  1. The existence of the Cherokee government is illegal
    Effect: People in the Cherokee government can be arrested if they try to lead and protect the Cherokee Nation.

  2. The Cherokee cannot testify in Georgia's courts
    Effect: When white settlers kill Cherokee or steal their land, Cherokee people cannot go to Georgia's court and defend themselves.

  3. The Georgia Guard of Police is set up to enforce Georgia law on Cherokee land.
    Effect: When Georgia creates new laws taking Cherokee land, police officers can harass and threaten Cherokee people.