In the Dred Scott v. Sanford decision, which of the following was the one thing the Supreme Court did NOT rule?

A) An African American could not be a citizen of the United States.
B) Congress had no power to prohibit slavery in federal territories.
C) The Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional.
D) The Democratic platform was unconstitutional.
E) Slaves could not pursue justice through the court system.


Answer: D

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