Question

Which best explains why the abolitionist movement grew stronger as result of the Scott v. Sandford ruling? Many people were angry at the decision and thought it meant slavery would spread. Many people agreed with the decision but felt that slavery had spread far enough. Many people thought they could help the Scott family by joining the abolitionist movement. Many people thought they could help African Americans become citizens by joining the abolitionist movement.

Answer 1

Answer: A

Explanation: Took the test on edge and got 100%

Answer 2

The answer is A) Many people were angry at the decision and thought it meant slavery would spread.

Step-by-step explanation:

The court case Scott vs. sandford, many northerners and abolitionist were angery because the court ruled that if your slave holder passed away, then you still belonged to the family. Northerners were afraid that if any southerner were to move to the north then they could bring their slave, which made slavery legal anywhere.