How did the Supreme Court decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford increase
sectionalism?
- A. It gave full citizenship to African Americans.
- B. It allowed congress to prohibit slavery west of the Mississippi River.
- C. It left all questions regarding slavery up to the executive branch.
- D. It denied Congress the power to regulate slavery in the territories.
1 answer
D. It denied Congress the power to regulate slavery in the territories.