Question

question 5 of 10
why were southerners pleased with the dred scott decision?
a. it took away the southern states power over the supreme court.
b. it allowed for the spread of slavery in all u.s. territories.
c. it took away congressional power to limit slavery.
d. it allowed for congress to limit the spread of slavery.

Explanation:

The Dred Scott decision by the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Congress had no power to prohibit slavery in the territories. This was favorable to southerners as it removed a major obstacle to the expansion of slavery. It essentially invalidated the Missouri - Compromise and other attempts by Congress to limit the spread of slavery.

Answer:

C. It took away congressional power to limit slavery.