The southern states believed that state governments had the right to nullify federal laws. What did this lead to?

A. Their acceptance of the Missouri compromise. B. Their refusal to enforce the Fugitive Slave Law. C. Their reversal of the Dred Scott decision. D. Their eventual secession from the union

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Autumn Benitez

16 August, 09:41

The southern states believed that state governments had the right to nullify federal laws. What did this lead to?

A. Their acceptance of the Missouri compromise. B. Their refusal to enforce the Fugitive Slave Law. C. Their reversal of the Dred Scott decision. D. Their eventual secession from the union

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Kyan Small · Answer 1

Theanswer is B

Julianna · Answer 2

The correct answer is option:

B. Their refusal to enforce the Fugitive Slave Law.

Explanation:

The southern states believed they had the right to nullify federal. This and several other factors such as the tension between the north and south about the issues of slavery eventually led to the civil war.