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

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It sought to continue the series of compromises on slavery.
It sought to continue the series of compromises on slavery.

It overturned the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.
It overturned the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.

It made slavery legal in the territories.
It made slavery legal in the territories.

It created popular sovereignty as the rule for all territories.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

It made slavery legal in the territories.

The Dred Scott v. Sandford decision ruled that Congress did not have the authority to prohibit slavery in the territories, which angered many Northerners who were opposed to the expansion of slavery.