Which of the following describes the impact Dred Scott v. Sanford had on slavery and enslaved persons
1. It declared slavery to be unconstitutional.
2. It denied congress the power to abolish slavery in the territories.
3. Though still legal, it gave enslaved people more rights.
4. It left the decision of slaves’ rights up to individual states.
2. It denied congress the power to abolish slavery in the territories.
How did the proposals in the Crittenden Compromise seek to avoid secession of the southern states? (Select the two correct answers)
1. One proposal included reduced tariffs for the southern states.
2. One proposal included clear boundaries for where slavery couldn’t exist.
3. One proposal included the implementation of the anaconda plan.
4. One proposal included a clause to compensate slave owners if fugitives could not be returned.
1. One proposal included reduced tariffs for the southern states.
2. One proposal included clear boundaries for where slavery couldn't exist.
The correct answer is:
2. It denied Congress the power to abolish slavery in the territories.