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Well-preserved Native American sites in this state include the Kolomoki Mounds and a large stone image of an eagle south of this state’s town of Madison. William McIntosh (-5[1])was (-5[1])one of several leaders to sign the controversial Treaty of Indian Springs, which transferred land to this state. Chief Tomochichi welcomed the initial European (15[1])settlers of this state. A Supreme Court case originating in this state ruled that states have no criminal jurisdiction in (*) Indian Country. A different Supreme Court against this state led to the apocryphal phrase, “John Marshall has made his decision; now let him enforce it.” (10[1])New Echota was the capital of the Cherokee nation in this state where Samuel Worcester lived. For 10 points, James Oglethorpe (10[1])founded the colony that became what state at Savannah? ■END■ (10[2])

ANSWER: Georgia [accept Cherokee Nation v. Georgia; accept Worcester v. Georgia]
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