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Question

After the 1832 Worcester v. Georgia Supreme Court Case, President Andrew Jackson said, "John Marshall has made his decision now let him enforce it." Trail of Tears
Which statement BEST describes the effect on the Cherokee nation?

Question 6 options:

A)

The supreme court's ruling will be enforced by the executive branch, so the Cherokee will be given their own country in Oklahoma.

B)

The executive branch of government will not enforce the supreme court ruling, so the Cherokee will be removed from Georgia.

C)

The Cherokee will be protected from Georgia and will not be removed from their land.

D)

John Marshall would be allowed to serve as the chief of the Cherokee nation.

Answer 1

The best statement that describes the effect on the Cherokee nation following the Worcester v. Georgia Supreme Court case and Andrew Jackson's response is:

B) The executive branch of government will not enforce the supreme court ruling, so the Cherokee will be removed from Georgia.

This reflects the reality of the situation where, despite the Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Cherokee, President Jackson's refusal to enforce the decision led to the forced removal of the Cherokee people, known as the Trail of Tears.