When The Supreme Court Tried to Prevent Indian Removal | Worcester v. Georgia

The video discusses the conflict between the Cherokee Nation and the state of Georgia in the 1820s. The Cherokee established a sovereign government, which Georgia opposed, leading to the annexation of Cherokee lands. Missionaries supported the Cherokee, resulting in legal battles that reached the Supreme Court. The court ruled in favor of the Cherokee, affirming their sovereignty. However, Georgia ignored the decision, and President Jackson did not enforce it, leading to the Trail of Tears. The case highlighted the relationship between Native American tribes and the U.S. government, strengthening tribal sovereignty.

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