Question

many events from 1850-1860 increased tensions between the northern and southern states. read each example and indicate whether it primarily angered the northern and southern states.
increasing tensions, 1850-1860
supreme court decision on dred scott case
expansion of slavery into western territories through popular sovereignty.
presidential election of 1860
secession

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each event based on historical context:

1. Supreme Court decision on Dred Scott case

• Explanation: The Dred Scott decision (1857) ruled that enslaved people were not citizens and that Congress could not restrict slavery in territories. This upheld slavery, angering Northern States (opposed to slavery’s expansion) and pleasing Southern States. So, mark Northern States.

2. Expansion of slavery into Western territories through popular sovereignty

• Explanation: Popular sovereignty let territories vote on slavery. Southerners supported it (to expand slavery), while Northern abolitionists/Free-Soilers opposed it (feared slavery’s spread). Thus, angered Northern States. Mark Northern States.

3. Presidential election of 1860

• Explanation: Abraham Lincoln (anti - slavery expansion) won without Southern support. His victory threatened Southern slavery interests, angering Southern States. Mark Southern States.

4. Secession

• Explanation: After Lincoln’s election, Southern states seceded (formed the Confederacy). Northerners saw secession as treason/undermining the Union, so angered Northern States. Mark Northern States.

Final Answers (Mark the appropriate circles):

• Supreme Court decision on Dred Scott case: $\boldsymbol{\text{Northern States}}$
• Expansion of slavery into Western territories through popular sovereignty: $\boldsymbol{\text{Northern States}}$
• Presidential election of 1860: $\boldsymbol{\text{Southern States}}$
• Secession: $\boldsymbol{\text{Northern States}}$

Answer:

To solve this, we analyze each event based on historical context:

1. Supreme Court decision on Dred Scott case

• Explanation: The Dred Scott decision (1857) ruled that enslaved people were not citizens and that Congress could not restrict slavery in territories. This upheld slavery, angering Northern States (opposed to slavery’s expansion) and pleasing Southern States. So, mark Northern States.

2. Expansion of slavery into Western territories through popular sovereignty

• Explanation: Popular sovereignty let territories vote on slavery. Southerners supported it (to expand slavery), while Northern abolitionists/Free-Soilers opposed it (feared slavery’s spread). Thus, angered Northern States. Mark Northern States.

3. Presidential election of 1860

• Explanation: Abraham Lincoln (anti - slavery expansion) won without Southern support. His victory threatened Southern slavery interests, angering Southern States. Mark Southern States.

4. Secession

• Explanation: After Lincoln’s election, Southern states seceded (formed the Confederacy). Northerners saw secession as treason/undermining the Union, so angered Northern States. Mark Northern States.

Final Answers (Mark the appropriate circles):

• Supreme Court decision on Dred Scott case: $\boldsymbol{\text{Northern States}}$
• Expansion of slavery into Western territories through popular sovereignty: $\boldsymbol{\text{Northern States}}$
• Presidential election of 1860: $\boldsymbol{\text{Southern States}}$
• Secession: $\boldsymbol{\text{Northern States}}$