Slaves were considered property and federal government could not disallow
slavery in any state.
Which of these statements BEST explains why the decision made in the "Dred
Scott" case nullified the Compromise of 1850 and "popular sovereignty"?
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African-Americans could not be considered citizens therefore no state could
allow them to vote.
Slaves were considered property and federal government could not disallow
slavery in any state.
A state has the right to secede if the federal government tried to abolish
slavery there.
Only the Supreme Court could determine whether a state could allow slavery
not the Legislative branch
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