Skip to content
free
K
1
2
practice
Home
Math
English
Science
Social Studies
Contact
Language
English
Español
Sign In
/
AP Courses
/
AP U.S. History
/
Dred Scott Decision
Grade Level
AP U.S. History
APUSH.160 Dred Scott Decision
0%
Skill Level
🔴 Hard
00:00
Progress to Next Level
25% to Medium
Easy
Medium
Hard
Mastery
100%
Which explanation best accounts for both the legal ruling and the political reaction to Dred Scott?
A
Legally, the Court expanded Congress's abolition power; politically, southern leaders celebrated the end of slavery.
B
Legally, the Court avoided constitutional claims; politically, nobody connected it to sectional conflict.
C
Legally, the Court settled secession; politically, the Union dissolved the next day.
D
Legally, the Court limited congressional power over territorial slavery; politically, many northerners saw that limit as a threat to free soil expansion.
Submit Answer