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In its 1857 Dred Scott v. Sandford decision, the Supreme Court ruled that Congress could not ban slavery in U.S. territories. Also, in upholding the Fifth Amendment rights of slave owners, the Court recognized slaves as property. It further ruled that African Americans were not United States citizens.
How did this Supreme Court decision affect life in the United States?

It strengthened slavery as a part of United States society.

It settled the debate over states’ rights and federal power.

C It denied the government a role in making decisions about the economy.

D It gave states the authority to determine who was a United States citizen.