In Cherokee Nation v. Georgia the Supreme Court ruled that
a. Georgia was not in violation of the rights of the Cherokee Nation.
b. Indian tribes had no right to access federal courts.
c. Indian tribes were “foreign nations” as the term was used in the Constitution.
d. Indians residing in the United States were citizens.
e. the Cherokee tribe could remain in Georgia.
ANS: B
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).