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What best describes the dred Scott v Sanford supreme court decisions?
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the decision made slavery legal in all us territories that were not yet states
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What was the Dred Scott v. Sanford decision?
The Dred Scott vs. Sanford case was decided in March of 1857 by the United State Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Roger B. Taney. In this decision, it was declared that all blacks, slaves as well as free , were not and could never become citizens of the United States.
Who is dred Scott did he win or loose is case?
Dred Scott was born a slave in Virginia between 1795 and 1800. In 1846 he sued his owner for his freedom. The lawsuit was dismissed. In 1853, he sued again, this time in federal court. The defendant was John Sanford, the executor of John Emerson's estate (Emerson was Scott's owner). The Supreme Court found in favor of Sanford by a vote of 7-2.
What was the historical impact of Dred Scott v Sanford?
The historical impact of this case was that after the Civil War, the federal gov. moved to abolish slavery with the 13th Amend.(1865) and then to extend state and national citizenship with the 14th Amend.(1868) to "all persons born or naturalized in the United States. It's now pointed to as a new lesson on the limits of the Supreme Court's power, as a key step on the road to the Civil War, and as one of the worst decisions ever made by the Supreme Court.
Which of these was not a result of the Dred Scott U.S. supreme court decision?
The Supreme Court declared Scott was a free man
Which of these determined the status of slave territories in the 1850's?
Dred Scott v. Sanford
What are facts about the Dred Scott v. Sanford Supreme Court decision?
Which statement best describes the Dred Scott v. Sanford Supreme Court decision?
What landmark Supreme Court decisions was a prime factor leading to the Civil War?
Dred Scott v. Sanford
What describes the Dred Scott v. Sanford Supreme Court decision?
the decision made slavery legal in all us territories that were not yet states
Which statement best describes the Dred Scott v. Sanford Supreme Court decision?
The decision made slavery legal in all U.S. territories that were not yet states.
What Supreme Court decision overturned both the Missouri Compromise and popular sovereignty?
Dred Scott v. Sanford
What supreme court decision overturned both Missouri compromise and popular sovereignty?
Dred Scott v. Sanford
What year was Dred Scott ruled a slave by the Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court case Dred Scott v. Sanford did not decide if Dred Scott was a slave or not, but that slaves (and their descendants) could not be counted as US citizens and had no right to sue in court.
What is a statement that best characterizes Roger Taney?
He was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott v. Sanford decision.
Which of these was not a result of Dred Scott v Sanford decision by the us supreme court?
People of all states could decide if they wanted slavery withing their borders. A+Ls: The supreme court declared scott was a free man
What city did the Supreme Court neet to decide the Dred Scott v Sanford case?
The Supreme Court met in Washington, D.C. when it decided the Dred Scott case. It has met in Washington for every case since February 1801.
What Supreme Court decision in effect meant that the Constitution protected slavery?
The decision on Dred Scott vs. Sanford was made by the US Supreme Court on March 6, 1857. For all practical purposes, the Court ruled that slavery was legal and that slaves were property.
Did roger taney write the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
No, Judge Roger Taney, gave the verdict of the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott v. Sanford's case.
