Question

What became a political issue itself and further intensified the sectional conflict rather than removing the issue of slavery in the territories from politics as hoped? a. the Dred Scott decision c. the Republican Party b. the election of 1856 d. the Lincoln and Douglas debates

Answer 1

The Dred Scott case became a political issue itself and further intensified the sectional conflict rather than removing the issue of slavery in the territories from politics as hoped. Hope I helped. :)