Dred Scott Case

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Who was Dred Scott?

An enslaved man taken to free states who sued for his freedom.

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Why did Scott sue his owner?

He argued living in free territory (Illinois) made him free.

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What did the Supreme Court decide in 1857?

African Americans were not citizens, the Northwest Ordinance was unconstitutional, and Congress could not prohibit slavery in territories.

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What conflicts did the Dred Scott decision cause?

It invalidated previous anti-slavery laws (Missouri Compromise), increased sectional tensions, and helped pave the way for the Civil War.