In 1836, despite an earlier Supreme Court decision that said American Indian nations were independent, President
Andrew Jackson called for the forced removal of Cherokee
Indians from their homelands in the southern United
States. Known as the Trail of Tears, this 1,000-mile journey
to new territory in present-day Oklahoma caused many
people to die
Interpretation 1 -Jackson was the president of the United States and had a
right to ignore the Court's decision if he felt doing so was necessary
Interpretation 2 -President Jackson didn't have to respect the Supreme
Court's decision if he believed it was unfavorable for American citizens.
Which statement best compares the two interpretations of President Andrew
Jackson's decision?
A. Both interpretations agree that President Jackson was within his
rights to ignore the Supreme Court's decision
B. Interpretation 1 supports President Jackson's decision, while
interpretation 2 opposes it.
C. Both interpretations agree that President Jackson should have
followed the Supreme Court's decision
D. Interpretation 1 opposes President Jackson's decision, while
interpretation 2 supports it.