Question

In the Dred Scott decision, the Supreme Court also ruled that the federal government could not pass laws that banned slavery in any of the western territories. With this ruling, which of the following laws or compromises would be considered illegal?

Answer 1

I would say the Missouri Compromise

Step-by-step explanation:

Western states above a certain geographic line would be free states. The Dred Scott decision said slavery had to be an option in all western states.