Question

Which of the following sets of events is in the correct chronological order?

Missouri Compromise, "popular sovereignty", Dred Scott decision handed down
Kansas-Nebraska Act (Nebraska doctrine), Missouri Compromise, President Franklin Pierce finishes term
Silliman letter, Dred Scott decision handed down, Kansas-Nebraska Act (Nebraska doctrine)
Lincoln delivers "The House Divided" speech, Lincoln elected U.S. senator, Lincoln elected president

Answer 1

The first is correct as chronological order and that means by date. The Missouri Compromise, was in 1820, the "popular sovereignty, was in 1854, and the Dred Scott decision was handed down in 1857. Hope this helps! 

Answer 2

Which of the following sets of events is in the correct chronological order?

Missouri Compromise, "popular sovereignty", Dred Scott decision handed down