Native American Removal · US History

Which statement best explains the conflict between state governments and Native sovereignty during the removal era?

  1. States like Georgia tried to impose their laws on Native nations that claimed self-government
  2. States consistently defended Native independence against federal pressure
  3. Native nations controlled state legislatures throughout the Southeast
  4. The Supreme Court ruled that states could never challenge federal treaties
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Correct answer: States like Georgia tried to impose their laws on Native nations that claimed self-government

States like Georgia sought control over Native lands and rejected Native sovereignty within their borders. This conflict became central to removal debates and court cases such as Worcester v. Georgia.

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