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Unit 2 – Branches of Government
Topic 2.9
How did the Dred Scott decision contribute to the development of political policies prior to the Civil War?
It led to the immediate abolition of slavery in all territories.
It heightened tensions between North and South, leading to more stringent policies on slavery.
It inspired a peaceful resolution between slave and free states.
It resulted in an immediate end to the secession crisis.
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AP US Government - 2.9 Legitimacy of the Judicial Branch
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