Which best explains why the abolitionist movement grew stronger as result of the Scott v. Sandford ruling?
A)Many people were angry at the decision and thought it meant slavery would spread.
B)Many people agreed with the decision but felt that slavery had spread far enough.
C)Many people thought they could help the Scott family by joining the abolitionist movement.
D)Many people thought they could help African Americans become citizens by joining the abolitionist movement.
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The best answer is A) Many people were angry at the decision and thought it meant slavery would spread. The Scott v. Sandford ruling, also known as the Dred Scott decision, was a landmark Supreme Court case in 1857 that declared African Americans, whether enslaved or free, were not citizens and had no rights under the Constitution. This ruling not only reinforced the legality of slavery but also indicated that slavery could potentially spread to free states. This decision outraged many abolitionists who saw it as a threat to the movement to end slavery. As a result, they became more determined to fight against the institution of slavery, leading to the strengthening of the abolitionist movement.
