The Taney Court Quiz

The Taney Court Quiz

12th Grade

10 Qs

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The Taney Court Quiz

The Taney Court Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

History

12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Absalom Harvey

Used 1+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Dred Scott v. Sandford case?

The case was dismissed due to lack of evidence

African Americans were granted full citizenship rights

African Americans were not considered citizens and could not sue in federal court.

The court ruled in favor of Dred Scott and granted him freedom

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain the significance of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney's role in the Taney Court.

Chief Justice Roger B. Taney's role was only focused on administrative tasks and had no impact on the decisions of the Taney Court

Chief Justice Roger B. Taney's role was insignificant in shaping the decisions of the Taney Court

Chief Justice Roger B. Taney's role was to follow the orders of the other justices and had no independent influence on the decisions of the Taney Court

Chief Justice Roger B. Taney's role was significant in shaping the decisions of the Taney Court on important issues such as slavery and states' rights.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Taney Court's decision in the Dred Scott v. Sandford case impact the issue of slavery in the United States?

The decision led to the immediate abolition of slavery in the United States.

The decision had no impact on the issue of slavery in the United States.

The decision further entrenched the institution of slavery and heightened tensions between the North and South.

The decision resulted in increased cooperation and harmony between the North and South regarding the issue of slavery.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Discuss Chief Justice Roger B. Taney's stance on states' rights during his tenure.

Advocate for federal government's power

Opponent of states' rights

Supporter of states' rights

Neutral on states' rights

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what ways did the Taney Court's ruling in the Dred Scott v. Sandford case contribute to the expansion of slavery in the United States?

African Americans were granted full citizenship rights

The ruling led to the abolition of slavery in the United States

The decision had no impact on the expansion of slavery

African Americans, whether free or enslaved, were not considered citizens and therefore had no rights under the Constitution.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the key arguments presented in the Dred Scott v. Sandford case?

African Americans were considered citizens under the U.S. Constitution

Dred Scott should be granted freedom because he was a slave in a free state

The case was about property rights, not freedom for Dred Scott

Dred Scott should be granted freedom because he had lived in a free state and a free territory, and that African Americans were not considered citizens under the U.S. Constitution.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Chief Justice Roger B. Taney's background and beliefs influence his decisions on the Taney Court?

His background and beliefs had no influence on his decisions

He made decisions based on popular opinion at the time

His decisions were influenced by his personal relationships

His background and beliefs influenced his decisions on the Taney Court by shaping his views on issues such as slavery and states' rights.

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