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How did Republicans react to the Dred Scott decision?

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The Republicans strongly opposed the Dred Scott decision. They viewed it as a pro-slavery ruling and criticized it for expanding the reach and protection of slavery.

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Answer: They were outraged

Explanation: Republicans - generally against slavery - were mostly abolitionists and were very against this decision. Democrats on the other hand, saw this as a huge victory for their so called "slave holding rights".

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