Question

in the chart, explain what each side gained under the compromise of 1850

what is the georgia platform? what did georgia agree to?

cause #5 the dred scott case

1. who is dred scott?

15 why did dred scott sue the state of missouri?

1. what was the ruling of the dred scott case?

17 based on what youve learned from the other causes of the civil war, explain how the north and south would have reacted to the courts ruling

Explanation:

1. Compromise of 1850 - Northern gains: California admitted as a free - state, which tipped the balance of free and slave states in the Senate in favor of free states. The slave trade was abolished in Washington D.C. (but not slavery itself).

Compromise of 1850 - Southern gains: A stronger Fugitive Slave Act was passed, which required the return of escaped slaves and imposed penalties on those who aided them.

1. Georgia Platform: It was a statement adopted by a Georgia convention in 1850. Georgia agreed to accept the Compromise of 1850 and remain in the Union on the condition that the North enforce the Fugitive Slave Act and stop agitating against slavery.
2. Dred Scott: Dred Scott was an enslaved African - American man who sued for his freedom in court. He had lived with his owner in free states and territories where slavery was prohibited by state laws or federal regulations.
3. Why Dred Scott sued Missouri: He sued because he believed that his residence in free states and territories (where slavery was illegal) made him a free man.
4. Dred Scott Case ruling: The Supreme Court ruled that Dred Scott was not a citizen and therefore had no standing to sue in federal court. It also declared the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional, stating that Congress had no power to prohibit slavery in the territories.
5. Reactions to Dred Scott ruling:

Northern reaction: There was widespread outrage. Many Northerners saw the ruling as an over - reach by the pro - slavery Supreme Court and evidence of a "slave power conspiracy" to extend slavery across the nation. It increased anti - slavery sentiment and support for the Republican Party.
Southern reaction: Southerners were generally pleased. They saw the ruling as a validation of their view that slavery was a legal and proper institution that could be expanded into the territories.

Answer:

1. Northern gains under Compromise of 1850: California admitted as free - state; slave trade abolished in D.C.

Southern gains under Compromise of 1850: Stronger Fugitive Slave Act.

1. Georgia Platform: A statement accepting Compromise of 1850. Georgia agreed to enforce the Fugitive Slave Act and remain in the Union.
2. Who is Dred Scott: An enslaved African - American who sued for his freedom.
3. Why Dred Scott sued Missouri: Believed residence in free areas made him free.
4. Ruling of Dred Scott Case: Dred Scott not a citizen; Missouri Compromise declared unconstitutional.
5. Northern opinion of Dred Scott Case: Outrage, increased anti - slavery sentiment.

Southern opinion of Dred Scott Case: Pleased, saw it as validation of slavery expansion.