Assess the impact of the Dred Scott decision on public opinion
Anyone in the forum can help me with this one?
Answer: An ideal answer will:
1. Analyze Chief Justice Taney's majority opinion.
2. Analyze the dissenting opinions in the decision.
3. Analyze public reaction in the North and South.
4. Analyze reaction of the press.
5. Write a concise and effective conclusion.
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