States' Rights and Political Conflicts

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What was the debate over states' rights about?

The debate centered on whether states had the right to reject federal laws they opposed, such as laws limiting slavery.

How did the Missouri Compromise contribute to the Civil War?

It temporarily balanced slave and free states but failed to provide a long-term solution, highlighting sectional tensions.

What was the significance of the Dred Scott decision?

The Supreme Court ruled that African Americans were not citizens and had no rights, exacerbating North-South tensions.

What events led to increased political conflicts between the North and South?

Events such as the Fugitive Slave Act, Kansas-Nebraska Act, and Bleeding Kansas fueled tensions between the North and South.

Why was the Compromise of 1850 significant?

It admitted California as a free state and allowed territories to decide on slavery, temporarily easing tensions but highlighting division.

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