Question

which statement about the effects of the supreme courts decision in dred scott v. sanford is true? a the supreme court voted unanimously to emancipate, or free, scott. b the decision can be considered a victory for northern abolitionists. c the decision can be considered a victory for southern pro - slavery factions. d the decision had little impact on the sectional conflict between north and south during this period.

Explanation:

The Dred Scott v. Sanford decision was not unanimous. It was a major victory for southern pro - slavery factions and heightened sectional conflict. It ruled that African - Americans were not citizens and that Congress could not prohibit slavery in the territories.

Answer:

None of the above options are correct as the Supreme Court did not vote unanimously to emancipate Dred Scott (A is false), it was a victory for southern pro - slavery forces not northern abolitionists (B is false), and it significantly increased sectional conflict (D is false). If we assume the question is asking for the most accurate mis - stated option among those given, C is the closest in that it can be considered a victory for southern pro - slavery elements. But on a technical accuracy basis, none of these options fully accurately represent the case.