Question

How did the question of slavery cause growing tensions before the Civil War? Select the two that apply. %0D%0A (2 points)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0ANorthern states, particularly Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, were beginning to see the value of slavery%0D%0ANorthern states, particularly Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, were beginning to see the value of slavery%0D%0A%0D%0AThe Compromise of 1850 angered abolitionists of the North because it freed slaves living in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts%0D%0AThe Compromise of 1850 angered abolitionists of the North because it freed slaves living in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts%0D%0A%0D%0AThe Supreme Court denied Dred Scott’s right to sue for his freedom%0D%0AThe Supreme Court denied Dred Scott’s right to sue for his freedom%0D%0A%0D%0AThe North and South disagreed on whether slavery should be allowed in the new territory gained by the Louisiana Purchase. %0D%0AThe North and South disagreed on whether slavery should be allowed in the new territory gained by the Louisiana Purchase.

Answer 1

The Compromise of 1850 angered abolitionists of the North because it freed slaves living in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
The North and South disagreed on whether slavery should be allowed in the new territory gained by the Louisiana Purchase.

Answer 2

The Supreme Court denied Dred Scott’s right to sue for his freedom
The North and South disagreed on whether slavery should be allowed in the new territory gained by the Louisiana Purchase.

Answer 3

The Supreme Court denying Dred Scott's right to sue for his freedom and the disagreement between the North and South on whether slavery should be allowed in the new territory gained by the Louisiana Purchase were two factors that caused growing tensions before the Civil War.