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Which “big idea” of the U.S. Constitution failed when the Cherokee won their Supreme Court case, but were forced by President Jackson to leave their land anyway?

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The United States constitution was created to ensure that what was outlined in the Declaration of Independence was upheld. The pursuit of happiness and security, along with justice, were supposed to be guaranteed. In this case, those ideals were not honored.
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