Dred Scott Flashcards
1
Q
What did this case establish?
A
It deepened tensions between north and south over the issue of slavery
Popular Sovereignty was given to all states and territories in the issue of slavery.
2
Q
What did the supreme court rule?
A
Scott wasn’t a citizen, (he couldn’t bring the case)
His time in free territory didn’t affect his status
The Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional.
3
Q
What happened to Dred Scott and his family?
A
They were emancipated
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