Which of these statements BEST explains why the decision made in the "Dred
Scott" case nullified the Compromise of 1850 and "popular sovereignty"?
(1 point)
African-Americans could not be considered citizens therefore no state could
allow them to vote.
Slaves were considered property and federal government could not disallow
slavery in any state.
A state has the right to secede if the federal government tried to abolish
slavery there.
Only the Supreme Court could determine whether a state could allow slavery
not the Legislative branch
Slaves were considered property and federal government could not disallow
slavery in any state.