Question

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

Answer 1

The two responses that apply to how the question of slavery caused growing tensions before the Civil War are:

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

These points highlight the legal and territorial disputes over slavery that contributed to the sectional tensions leading up to the Civil War.