Which of the following is a reason that the Dred Scott v. Sandford decision angered Northerners? (1 point)

Question

• It sought to continue the series of compromises on slavery.
• It created popular sovereignty as the rule for all territories.
• It overturned the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.
• It made slavery legal in the territories.

Answer 1

The reason that the Dred Scott v. Sandford decision angered Northerners is:

• It made slavery legal in the territories.

This ruling effectively invalidated the Missouri Compromise and allowed for the possibility of slavery in areas where it had previously been banned, which was met with significant outrage from many in the North who opposed the expansion of slavery.