Which best describes the status of slavery during the time of the Dred Scott case?

A.) Slavery had expanded across the continent, and Northerners were nervous.

B.) Slavery was banned almost everywhere, and Southerners were nervous.

C.) Slavery was creating tension between the North and the South.

D.) Slavery was not an important issue because of the Missouri Compromise.

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Muhammad Neal

24 December, 15:06

Which best describes the status of slavery during the time of the Dred Scott case?

A.) Slavery had expanded across the continent, and Northerners were nervous.

B.) Slavery was banned almost everywhere, and Southerners were nervous.

C.) Slavery was creating tension between the North and the South.

D.) Slavery was not an important issue because of the Missouri Compromise.

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Olive Powell · Answer 1

I believe it is C, because he was supposed to be a free man in a free state. This caused the north and the south to disagree and argue about this man's rights.