What did the Supreme Court rule in Worcester v. Georgia?
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Correct answer: Georgia laws had no authority within Cherokee territory
In Worcester v. Georgia, the Supreme Court ruled that Georgia could not impose its laws on Cherokee territory. The decision recognized Cherokee sovereignty, but it was not effectively enforced.
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