States' Rights and Political Conflicts

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What was the debate over states' rights about?
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The debate centered on whether states had the right to reject federal laws they opposed, such as laws limiting slavery.
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How did the Missouri Compromise contribute to the Civil War?
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It temporarily balanced slave and free states but failed to provide a long-term solution, highlighting sectional tensions.
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What was the significance of the Dred Scott decision?
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The Supreme Court ruled that African Americans were not citizens and had no rights, exacerbating North-South tensions.
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What events led to increased political conflicts between the North and South?
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Events such as the Fugitive Slave Act, Kansas-Nebraska Act, and Bleeding Kansas fueled tensions between the North and South.
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Why was the Compromise of 1850 significant?
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It admitted California as a free state and allowed territories to decide on slavery, temporarily easing tensions but highlighting division.
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