Worcester v. Georgia Flashcard

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What was the main topic of the Worcester v. Georgia case?

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Sovereignty of Native American tribes

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Who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during the Worcester v. Georgia case?

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John Marshall

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What was John Marshall's decision in the Worcester v. Georgia case?

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The state of Georgia did not have the authority to regulate the Cherokee Nation or its territory.

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How did Andrew Jackson respond to the Supreme Court's decision in Worcester v. Georgia?

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He ignored it.

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What were the implications of the Worcester v. Georgia case for Native American rights?

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The Worcester v. Georgia case established Native American tribes as sovereign nations and recognized federal authority over Native American affairs.

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How did the Worcester v. Georgia case impact US government power?

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The Worcester v. Georgia case established federal authority over Native American tribes and their lands.

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Which subtopic of Worcester v. Georgia focused on the rights of the Cherokee Nation? Options: Land ownership, Criminal jurisdiction, Trade regulations, Treaty Rights

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Treaty Rights

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What was the significance of the Worcester v. Georgia case in Native American history?

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The case established federal authority over Native American tribes.

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Which branch of the US government was involved in the Worcester v. Georgia case?

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judicial

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What was the outcome of the Worcester v. Georgia case?

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The Supreme Court ruled that the state of Georgia did not have the authority to enforce laws within Cherokee territory.