Dred Scott and the Slavery Debate

Question 1

What does Sumner mean in the underlined text? Check all that apply.

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The decision had no basis in historical fact.; The decision was terrible and unfair.

Question 2

How did the Dred Scott decision affect free African Americans?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Just like enslaved African Americans, free African Americans were denied citizenship.

Question 3

What effect did the case have on the Republican Party?

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It encouraged them to make slavery an important issue in the 1860 election.

Question 4

Write two or three sentences describing how you think the ruling will affect the presidential campaign.

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Question 5

Why was the Missouri Compromise declared unconstitutional in the Dred Scott decision?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It denied slaver owners the right to their property without due process.

Question 6

According to the ruling in Dred Scott, Congress was prohibited from

Revolt · Accepted Answer

prohibiting slavery in the territories.

Dred Scott and the Slavery Debate Answers