Political Impact of the Dred Scott Decision
Which of the following best describes a major political consequence of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford?
A
It intensified sectional tensions by effectively nullifying the Missouri Compromise and supporting the expansion of slavery
B
It strengthened the power of state governments to regulate slavery within their borders
C
It united Northern and Southern politicians in support of a compromise solution to the slavery issue
D
It led to the immediate emancipation of all slaves in the United States
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