Which of the following best describes the Cherokee's main argument in the Cherokee Nation v. Georgia case?
The Cherokee testified that U.S. officials had unfairly tricked them into giving up their land.
The Cherokee argued that because they lived in the territory first, they could not be removed.
The Cherokee claimed that because they were an independent nation, they could not be governed by state laws.
The Cherokee explained that because they had no central government, they should remain in familiar territory.
I THINK IT IS C
C is correct.
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the answers are
1. A) They were forced to leave their home land and move westward.
2. B) The Supreme Court does not have the power to enforce its decision, so President Jackson could ignore it.
3. D. They resisted and fought three wars against the United States government.
Which one is it then?
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I think its C
You are correct. The best description of the Cherokee's main argument in the Cherokee Nation v. Georgia case is C: The Cherokee claimed that because they were an independent nation, they could not be governed by state laws.
To arrive at this answer, one needs to understand the background of the case and the legal arguments put forth by the Cherokee. In this case, the Cherokee Nation argued that they were a sovereign nation and should be treated as such, meaning they should not be subject to the laws and jurisdiction of the state of Georgia. They claimed that under existing treaties with the United States government, they had the right to self-governance and could not be forced to abide by state laws. Ultimately, the Supreme Court in this landmark case ruled against the Cherokee and denied their claim to tribal sovereignty.