The Supreme Court ruled in Johnson v.McIntosh (1823)that

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The Supreme Court ruling in Johnson v. McIntosh (1823) established the doctrine of "discovery," which held that European nations and their heirs had the exclusive right to "discover" and colonize indigenous lands. However, the court also recognized that indigenous peoples had a basic right to their tribal lands and that the federal government held a trust responsibility to protect those lands. Therefore, the best choice is E, which reflects this aspect of the court's ruling.

The Supreme Court Ruled in Johnson V.McIntosh (1823)that