The 1857 Dred Scott v. Sanford decision prompted
(A) South Carolina to threaten secession
(B) John Brown to kill five proslavery whites in the Pottawatomie Massacre
(C) Border ruffians to burn Lawrence, Kansas
(D) Stephen Douglas to announce the Freeport Doctrine
Ans: (D) Stephen Douglas to announce the Freeport Doctrine
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) ?did not enjoy full citizenship rights. B) ?were not represented in Congress. C) ?could not vote in presidential elections D) ?were governed by appointed, not elected governors. E) ?All of these are correct.
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