1. what was the response by the states to andrew jackson's reaction to the supreme court decision in favor of the cherokee in worchester v. georgia? some states chose to begin attacking native american settlements. tennessee and kentucky decided to reject jackson's plan for removal. georgia and other states felt encouraged to remove the native americans. many states began to change their plans for removal to focus more on compromise. 2. which of the following best explains what led to the concept of manifest destiny? americans wanted to protect the land of the native americans. americans thought they should spread their culture and ideals. americans wanted european countries to stay out of their affairs. americans learned about this concept from the native americans.