As a result of the Dred Scott decision,

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The Dred Scott decision stated that Congress did not have the authority to prohibit slavery in the territories, thus confirming the power of Southern slaveholders and their political representation in the federal government. This fueled the belief of many northerners that there was an aggressive Slave Power, or a conspiracy of Southern slaveholders, working to expand slavery and dominate national politics. This belief helped to mobilize opposition to the expansion of slavery and ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the historical consequences of the Dred Scott decision.

As a Result of the Dred Scott Decision