Question

question 6 of 10 which statement best describes andrew jacksons response to the supreme courts decision in worcester v. georgia? a. he upheld the supreme courts decision because it reaffirmed the state of georgias right to relocate the cherokee peoples. b. he ignored the supreme courts decision and forced the cherokee peoples to relocate west. c. he upheld the supreme courts decision because he was concerned that ignoring it could lead to impeachment. d. he ignored the supreme courts decision and forced the passage of the indian removal act of 1830

Explanation:

In the Worcester v. Georgia case, the Supreme - Court ruled in favor of the Cherokee Nation's sovereignty. However, President Andrew Jackson ignored the decision and continued with the forced relocation of the Cherokee people westward, which led to the Trail of Tears. The Indian Removal Act of 1830 was passed before the Worcester v. Georgia decision.

Answer:

B. He ignored the Supreme Court's decision and forced the Cherokee peoples to relocate west.