Why was Worcester v. Georgia significant?
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Correct answer: It affirmed the Cherokee Nation's political sovereignty against state interference
The ruling was significant because it recognized that the Cherokee Nation had a distinct political status. However, federal and state actions continued to pressure and remove the Cherokee despite the decision.
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