Question

1. white settlers in georgia complained that the cherokee were on lands they wished to inhabit, and therefore, they revoked the constitution of the cherokee nation. which of the following was a lasting impact of this decision?

a. cherokee indians were forced off their lands and relocated westward.
b. congress voided the georgia state charter allowing the cherokee to stay.

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze the historical context. The revocation of the Cherokee Nation's constitution by Georgia settlers led to the forced removal of the Cherokee, known as the Trail of Tears, where they were relocated westward. Option B is incorrect as Congress did not void Georgia's charter to let the Cherokee stay; instead, the Cherokee were forced out.

Answer:

A. Cherokee Indians were forced off their lands and relocated westward.