Dissertation Writers: From the perspective of 1857, summarize the predictions of what the Scott v. Sandforddecision would mean for the US.
- How did Northern and Southern newspapers argue that the Scott vs. Sandford decision would affect the sectional debate?
- What previous political compromises regarding slavery in the western territories would have to be changed or at the least revisited in the wake of the case?
- From the perspective of 1857, summarize the predictions of what the Scott v. Sandforddecision would mean for the US.
