What was the primary impact of the Dred Scott case on the United States?

The Dred Scott Case and Its Impact on American Society

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It led to immediate abolition of slavery.
It had no significant impact.
It split the United States in two.
It unified the nation.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Where was Dred Scott born?
Virginia
Minnesota
Missouri
Illinois
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What role did Dred Scott serve for Dr. Emerson?
A farmer
A soldier
A personal manservant
A teacher
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why did Dred and Harriet Scott initially win their case in the St. Louis courts?
They had powerful allies.
They were not actually slaves.
They lived in free territory.
They bribed the judges.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the outcome of the Missouri State Supreme Court's decision regarding the Scotts?
It ignored the case.
It declared them citizens.
It reversed the decision granting them freedom.
It upheld their freedom.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
On what basis did the United States Supreme Court declare the Scotts were not citizens?
They had committed a crime.
They were born in another country.
They were not residents of any state.
They were people of color.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the reaction of northern newspapers to the Supreme Court's decision?
They praised the decision.
They were indifferent.
They supported it.
They strongly opposed it.
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