Think about the dred scott ruling, the debate over slavery that led up to it, and the upcoming presidential election of 1860.

The case will play a big part in the campaign.

The issue will sharply divide the parties.

The issue will sharply divide the nation.

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the old way of life was represented by superstition, an angry god, and absolute submission to authority. the thinkers of the age of reason ushered in a new way of thinking. this new way championed the accomplishments of humankind. individuals did not have to accept despair. science and reason could bring happiness and progress. kings did not rule by divine right. they had an obligation to their subjects. europeans pondered the implications for nearly a century. americans put them into practice first.