Generally speaking, how did the decisions of the Taney Court differ from those of the Marshall Court?
A. Unlike Taney, Marshall tended to take the side of the southern slave interests.
B. Unlike Marshall, Taney avoided making any controversial or landmark decisions.
C. Unlike Taney, Marshall was much more concerned with protecting the civil liberties of racial minorities.
D. Unlike Marshall, Taney tended to advocate a states' rights position.
E. Unlike Marshall, Taney tended to take the side of northern industrial interests.
Answer: D
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