AP US Historymediummcq1 pt
In Worcester v. Georgia (1832), the Supreme Court ruled that
A.states could not regulate Cherokee territory
B.Georgia could seize Cherokee land
C.the Cherokee must move immediately
D.Native nations were not sovereign
Explanation
Core Concept
Marshall held the Cherokee nation was distinct and Georgia's laws void there — but Jackson reportedly refused to enforce the ruling, and removal proceeded.
Correct Answer
Astates could not regulate Cherokee territory
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