How did the question of slavery cause growing tensions before the Civil War? Select the two that apply.

Question

(2 points)
Northern states, particularly Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, were beginning to see the value of slavery
The Compromise of 1850 angered abolitionists of the North because it freed slaves living in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts
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 1

The two correct options 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 issues contributed significantly to the deepening divide between Northern and Southern states regarding slavery.