Dred Scott Case Flashcard

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Who was Dred Scott?

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A slave born in Virginia.

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Why did Dred Scott sue the widow?

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To claim his freedom

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What was the outcome of the Dred Scott case?

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The Supreme Court had no jurisdiction.

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Why did the Supreme Court declare the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional?

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It deprived property rights.

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What did the dissenting justices argue? Options: Blacks could become citizens, Slavery should be abolished, The Constitution protected property rights, The Missouri Compromise was constitutional

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Blacks could become citizens

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How did the Dred Scott decision impact the abolitionist movement?

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It strengthened the movement