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 - President Jackson should have respected the decision of
the Supreme Court and not forced the Cherokee Indian tribes to move.
Interpretation 2 - President Jackson was within his rights to ignore the
Supreme Court decision if it conflicted with his promise to provide land to
American citizens.
Which statement best compares the two interpretations of President Andrew
Jackson's decision?