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Hardening of positions: the Dred Scott decision; the Lincoln-Douglas debates; Harper’s Ferry; local conflicts; the split in the Democratic Party.
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The outbreak of Civil War, 1854–1861
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Hardening of positions: the Dred Scott decision; the Lincoln-Douglas debates; Harper’s Ferry; local conflicts; the split in the Democratic Party
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What was the primary outcome of the Dred Scott decision in 1857?
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The Dred Scott decision ruled that African Americans, whether free or enslaved, could not be considered citizens of the United States.
Key terms
- Popular Sovereignty: The principle that the settlers of a territory should determine whether slavery would be allowed there.
- Abolitionism: A movement to end slavery and promote equal rights for African Americans.
Common trap
Confusing the Dred Scott decision with other cases: Focus on the specific implications of the Dred Scott case, particularly its ruling on citizenship and the Missouri Compromise.
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