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In response to the Supreme Court's ruling in Worcester v Georgia that Georgia had no right to interfere with the Cherokee, President Jackson disregarded the decision and removal of the Cherokee proceeded as planned.

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Who was president during worcester v georgia?

President Andrew Jackson.


Which American Indian group appeared to win a legal victory against removal in Worcester v. Georgia?

In the case of Worcester v. Georgia (1832), the Cherokee Nation appeared to win a legal victory against removal. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the state of Georgia had no authority to impose laws within Cherokee territory, affirming the sovereignty of the Cherokee Nation. This decision, however, was largely ignored by both President Andrew Jackson and the state of Georgia, leading to the continued forced removal of the Cherokee people, known as the Trail of Tears.


In which Supreme Court decision did Chief Justice John Marshall rule that Georgia had no right to interfere with the Cherokee?

In Worcester v. Georgia, (1832) Marshall expressed the opinion that the Cherokee was a sovereign nation and only the federal government had the right to regulate them. Further, the Cherokee had no obligation to follow Georgia law within their own territory. Marshall also informed Georgia that it had no right to make laws governing the use of Cherokee land.Case Citation:Worcester v. Georgia, 31 US 515 (1832)In Worcester v. Georgia, the US Supreme Court decided the states (in this case, Georgia) had no right to redraw the boundaries of Native American territories, or to require white people to purchase a license to live on the land. As a result, the lower court decision convicting eleven missionaries of violating state law by refusing to purchase a permit to live on Cherokee land was reversed.Georgia ignored the order to stop interfering with the Cherokee's rights, and President Jackson made no effort to enforce the order because he had no legal obligation to do so, and sympathized with Georgia's interests.Case Citation:Worcester v. Georgia, 31 US 515 (1832)For more information, see Related Questions, below.


What was President Jackson's attitude toward the Supreme Court's decision in Worcester v Georgia?

defiant.


What state did President Jackson support the state of Georgia against?

Cherokee!

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Who decided for the Cherokee to move from there land?

the cherokee sued the state government and eventually took their case to the supreme court. in worcester V. Georgia (1832) chief justice John marshall ruled that georgia had no right to interfere with the cherokee. only the federal government had authority over matters involving the cherokee. president jackson had supported Georgia's efforts to remove the cherokee. he vowed to ignore the supreme court's ruling.


What was president Jackson's response to the ruling in Worcester v Georgia?

Jackson supported Georgia's efforts to remove the Cherokee


Who was president during worcester v georgia?

President Andrew Jackson.


In 1832 the US Supreme Court ruled in Worcester v. Georgia that the state of Georgia had no right to force the Cherokee from their native lands. Why did this ruling have little positive effect?

President Jackson did not enforce the ruling.


Which American Indian group appeared to win a legal victory against removal in Worcester v. Georgia?

In the case of Worcester v. Georgia (1832), the Cherokee Nation appeared to win a legal victory against removal. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the state of Georgia had no authority to impose laws within Cherokee territory, affirming the sovereignty of the Cherokee Nation. This decision, however, was largely ignored by both President Andrew Jackson and the state of Georgia, leading to the continued forced removal of the Cherokee people, known as the Trail of Tears.


What did the supreme court rule in Worcester v . Georgia?

Court ruled that Georgia was not entitled to regulate the Cherokee nor to invade their lands.


What did the Supreme Court rule in the case Worcester v. Georgia?

Court ruled that Georgia was not entitled to regulate the Cherokee nor to invade their lands.


Do you agree with Jackson's refusal to enforce the Worcester v Georgia ruling?

Worcester v. Georgia ruled that the Cherokee Tribe "constituted a nation holding distinct sovereign powers." Jackson defied the Supreme Court and kicked the Cherokee out of their homes to Oklahoma. Many died on the Trail of Tears.


How did President Jackson react to Georgia's seizure of Cherokee lands?

President A. Jackson wanted the Cherokee removed west from the prime land that they had held and farmed, for generations to make room for the white settlers. You can find more about this subject in any encyclopedia or book on Andrew Jackson.


In which Supreme Court decision did Chief Justice John Marshall rule that Georgia had no right to interfere with the Cherokee?

In Worcester v. Georgia, (1832) Marshall expressed the opinion that the Cherokee was a sovereign nation and only the federal government had the right to regulate them. Further, the Cherokee had no obligation to follow Georgia law within their own territory. Marshall also informed Georgia that it had no right to make laws governing the use of Cherokee land.Case Citation:Worcester v. Georgia, 31 US 515 (1832)In Worcester v. Georgia, the US Supreme Court decided the states (in this case, Georgia) had no right to redraw the boundaries of Native American territories, or to require white people to purchase a license to live on the land. As a result, the lower court decision convicting eleven missionaries of violating state law by refusing to purchase a permit to live on Cherokee land was reversed.Georgia ignored the order to stop interfering with the Cherokee's rights, and President Jackson made no effort to enforce the order because he had no legal obligation to do so, and sympathized with Georgia's interests.Case Citation:Worcester v. Georgia, 31 US 515 (1832)For more information, see Related Questions, below.


President Jackson supported Georgia's efforts to remove what?

President Jackson supported Georgia's efforts to remove the Cherokee.


Why was the Supreme Court case Worcester v Georgia a small victory for the Cherokee Nation?

The Cherokees', for the first time got what they wanted.