Question

Why did the dred scott decision backfire?

a. it united the country
c. it was suppose to resolve the slavery question once and for all, but failed
b. it formally abolished slavery
d. it opened slavery up in the territories?

Answer 1

I believe the answer is B. it formally abolished slavery

I am really sorry if I am wrong

Answer 2

Many thought that the landmark decision would B-resolve the slavery question but it actually turned into a firestorm and some historians say that it influenced the upcoming civil war by reigniting the issue of slavery