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What was the result of Chief Justice Roger Taney's ruling in the Dred Scott case?
What was the result of Chief Justice Roger Taney's ruling in the Dred Scott case?
- Slavery was abolished in the United States
- The government was given the authority to restrict slavery
- Slaves were granted citizenship rights
- Slaves were declared as property and unable to sue (correct)
What event led to the passing of harsher slave codes in Virginia?
What event led to the passing of harsher slave codes in Virginia?
- The Dred Scott case ruling
- The capture of a weapon arsenal at Harpers Ferry
- The execution of abolitionist John Brown
- The violent rebellion led by Nat Turner (correct)
What was the outcome of Nat Turner's violent rebellion in Virginia?
What was the outcome of Nat Turner's violent rebellion in Virginia?
- Over 50 whites were killed, leading to harsher slave codes (correct)
- No significant impact on the treatment of slaves
- Slaves successfully revolted against their owners
- The rebellion led to the abolition of slavery
What did John Brown hope to achieve by capturing a weapon arsenal at Harpers Ferry?
What did John Brown hope to achieve by capturing a weapon arsenal at Harpers Ferry?
What was the ultimate outcome of John Brown's rebellion at Harpers Ferry?
What was the ultimate outcome of John Brown's rebellion at Harpers Ferry?