Which of the following describes the impact the Dred Scott v. Sanford case had on slavery and enslaved persons?

A. It declared slavery to be unconstitutional.

B. It denied Congress the power to abolish slavery in the territories

C. Though still legal, it gave enslaved people more rights.

D. It left the decision of slaves' rights up to individual states.

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Jonathon Dixon

22 September, 04:16

Which of the following describes the impact the Dred Scott v. Sanford case had on slavery and enslaved persons?

A. It declared slavery to be unconstitutional.

B. It denied Congress the power to abolish slavery in the territories

C. Though still legal, it gave enslaved people more rights.

D. It left the decision of slaves' rights up to individual states.

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Juliana Holt · Answer 1

C. Though still legal, it gave enslaved people more rights.

Explanation:

During the case between the issues of slavery continued to increase the wars. There was high intense on the balance of congress that intended to tip against slavery. Because of this, slavery increased to other territories within the state. According to the Supreme Court ruling, Dred Scott was compromising the constitution.

He argued that blacks were not United States residents who were a misinterpretation to Missouri regarding the property as well as the rights of the citizens.