They complied with the law. After all, they WERE civilized people. Much good that it did them.
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In the early 19th century, Georgia passed several laws that severely oppressed the Cherokee Nation, including the 1828 "Gold Law," which allowed non-Native settlers to mine for gold on Cherokee lands, effectively stripping the Cherokees of their resources. The state also enacted laws that aimed to nullify Cherokee sovereignty, such as prohibiting the Cherokees from holding on to their own land titles and mandating that all Cherokee laws be in compliance with Georgia state laws. These oppressive measures culminated in the forced removal of the Cherokee people during the Trail of Tears in the 1830s.
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Took the state of Georgia to court
Took the state of Georgia to court
He lobbied against the passage of the Indian Removal Act and gained the support of some prominent Whigs, but it passed. He filed suit in the Supreme Court against the state of Georgia in protest of state laws that punished the Cherokee. The Court ruled that state laws did not apply to Indian affairs but that did not help the Cherokee where federal law was concerned. He tried to get a treaty approved that would delay the removal of the Cherokee but another faction in the Cherokee nation signed a different treaty that agreed to the removal.
The state of Georgia wanted Worcester to leave because he was a missionary who supported the Cherokee Nation's sovereignty and rights, which conflicted with Georgia's efforts to remove Native Americans from their land for expansion. Worcester's presence and legal challenges highlighted the state's violations of treaties and federal laws protecting the Cherokee. His advocacy for the Cherokee and resistance to state authority ultimately made him a target for expulsion.
The Georgia state flower is the Cherokee Rose.
The laws allowed the Indians to be treated badly.
The state of Georgia has limited authority to regulate interactions between its citizens and members of the Cherokee Nation due to the sovereignty of Native American tribes. The Cherokee Nation operates as a separate entity with its own governance and laws. However, certain state laws may apply, particularly regarding criminal jurisdiction or regulatory matters, depending on the specifics of the situation and federal law. Overall, the balance of authority between state and tribal jurisdictions is complex and often subject to legal interpretation.
The Cherokee Rose is the state flower of Georgia. It was designated as the official state flower in 1916 due to its association with the Cherokee people and their history in the region.
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