DE 7.2 p 2 How the Court influenced the Natives?

What was the main ruling in the case of Johnson v. M’Intosh (1823)?

• Natives could sell their land directly to white settlers.

• Natives had a basic right to live on their tribal lands, but the land was owned by the U.S. government.

• The state of Georgia had the right to enforce its laws on Native lands.

• The federal government had no authority over Native lands.

In Cherokee Nation v. Georgia (1831), how did the Supreme Court classify Native tribes?

• Independent nations with full sovereignty.

• Domestic dependent nations.

• Foreign nations with limited rights.

• States within the United States.

What was the significance of the Supreme Court's decision in Worcester v. Georgia?

• It allowed states to enforce their laws on Native lands.

• It recognized the sovereignty of Native tribes over their lands.

• It declared the Indian Removal Act unconstitutional.

• It supported the federal government's authority to remove Natives.

Which U.S. President refused to enforce the Supreme Court's decision in Worcester v. Georgia?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• James Madison

• John Quincy Adams

What was the relationship between the federal government and Native tribes as described in Cherokee Nation v. Georgia?

• Equal partners in governance.

• A ward to his guardian.

• Independent entities with no obligations.

• Hostile adversaries.

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

• It complied fully with the decision.

• It ignored the decision and continued to enforce state laws on Cherokee territory.

• It appealed the decision to a higher court.

• It sought a compromise with the Cherokee Nation.

What was the impact of the Supreme Court decisions on the future of Native lands?

• They ensured the protection of Native lands from white settlers.

• They placed the future of Native lands in the hands of the federal government.

• They allowed states to take control of Native lands.

• They granted full ownership of lands to Native tribes.

Which legal principle was established by the ruling in Johnson v. M’Intosh?

• Natives could sell land to any buyer.

• Only the federal government could make decisions about Native lands.

• States had the right to govern Native lands.

• Natives had full ownership of their lands.

What was the common viewpoint about Natives as reflected in the ruling of Cherokee Nation v. Georgia?

• Natives were capable of self-governance.

• Natives were not capable of taking care of themselves.

• Natives were equal to white settlers in legal matters.

• Natives should be granted full citizenship rights.

What role did President Andrew Jackson play in the enforcement of the Indian Removal Act?

• He opposed the act and protected Native lands.

• He supported the act and sided with white settlers.

• He remained neutral and did not take any action.

• He sought to negotiate peace treaties with Native tribes.