How is the Dred Scott decision an example of the Supreme Court's viewpoint towards slavery in the 1850s?
A) The court ruled that Scott was free, indicating the antislavery sentiment of the court.
B) The court ruled that Scott's case should return to the lower courts, indicating indecisiveness regarding slavery by the court.
C) The court ruled that Scott was to remain a slave, indicating the proslavery leanings of the court.
D) The court ruled that Scott's case should be decided by European courts, indicating an unwillingness of the court to deal with the slavery issue.
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