How did the dred Scot decision affect the Missouri compromise and the expansion of slavery?

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2026-05-04 14:16

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The Dred Scott Case completely nullified the Missouri Compromise. It ruled that slavery was protected under the 5th Amendment because slaves were property. The verdict was that slavery could not be outlawed in any territory.

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