Which summarizes the outcome of the Supreme Court case of Worcester v. Georgia?

A.

Georgia won its case, but the Cherokee remained on their land.

B.

The Cherokee won their case but lost their land to white settlers.

C.

Chief Justice John Marshall impeached President Andrew Jackson for contempt.

D.

President Andrew Jackson complied with the decision of Chief Justice John Marshall.

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Alberto Golden

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5 August, 06:39

Which summarizes the outcome of the Supreme Court case of Worcester v. Georgia?

A.

Georgia won its case, but the Cherokee remained on their land.

B.

The Cherokee won their case but lost their land to white settlers.

C.

Chief Justice John Marshall impeached President Andrew Jackson for contempt.

D.

President Andrew Jackson complied with the decision of Chief Justice John Marshall.

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Alana Beltran · Answer 1

C.

Georgia law required all whites living in Cherokee Indian Territory to obtain a state license. Seven missionaries refused to obey the state law, were arrested, convicted, and sentenced to four years of hard labor for violating the state licensing law.