APFIVE Political Impact of the Dred Scott Decision
What were the long-term consequences of the Dred Scott decision on the political landscape leading up to the Civil War?
A
It led to the immediate emancipation of all slaves in the United States
B
It intensified sectional tensions by effectively nullifying the Missouri Compromise and supporting the expansion of slavery
C
It strengthened the power of state governments to regulate slavery within their borders
D
It united Northern and Southern politicians in support of a compromise solution to the slavery issue
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