The <span> important event which led neutral civilians in the South to give their support to the Patriots was: </span>the Patriots' decisive victory at Kings Mountain, South Carolina
Carolina is located directly in the middle of Northern and Southern states so they basically have no political affiliation. After winning the battle of Kings Mountain, half of Caroline (the Northern Carolina) became affiliated with the Northern states.
<span>Dred Scott was a slave who sued for his freedom. His owner brought him to a free state. Therefore Dred Scott was a on free land making him free. Chief Justice, Roger B. Taney ruled against Dred Scott saying that he was property and not a citizen. The South now felt that they could now bring their slaves to any free soil. The North was man and said that it was a Southern conspiracy. I hope this answers your question!</span>
