1. In 1854, Congress passed the Kansas-Nebraska Act, which allowed the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide on the legalization of slavery based on a popular vote. This decision was a victory for those who were in favor of states' rights. The Kansas-Nebraska Act repealed parts of which previous decision?

A. the Fugitive Slave Act

B. the Compromise of 1850

C. the Missouri Compromise

D. the Monroe Doctrine

Question

1.  In 1854, Congress passed the Kansas-Nebraska Act, which allowed the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide on the legalization of slavery based on a popular vote. This decision was a victory for those who were in favor of states' rights. The Kansas-Nebraska Act repealed parts of which previous decision?  


  A.   the Fugitive Slave Act  


  B.   the Compromise of 1850  


  C.   the Missouri Compromise  


  D.   the Monroe Doctrine

lilai3 · Answer

Relating to the Kansas-Nebraska Act, do you know of the Dred Scott case?

lilai3 · Answer

Yes, Nebraska and Kansas had to vote as a state if they wanted slavery or not. This is called "popular sovereignty".
Firstly, are you familiar with all the acts, compromises, and doctrines?