iCivics: Dred Scott v. Sandford

Multiple Choice

Who was Dred Scott purchased by in 1833?

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  Chief Justice Roger Taney

• Eliza Sanford

• Dr. John Emerson

• The Supreme Court

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the Missouri Compromise of 1820?

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  It made Missouri a free state.

• It made Missouri a slave state but outlawed slavery in territories north of it.

• It allowed slavery in all U.S. territories.It abolished slavery in all states.

• It abolished slavery in all states.

Multiple Choice

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding Dred Scott's status?

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  Dred Scott was declared a free citizen.

• Dred Scott was not free and had no rights as a U.S. citizen

• Dred Scott was granted the right to sue in court.

• Dred Scott was allowed to vote.

Multiple Choice

What did the Fifth Amendment protect according to Chief Justice Roger Taney?

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  The rights of enslaved people to vote.

• The rights of enslaved people to sue in court.

• The property rights of enslavers.

• The freedom of all African descent people.

Multiple Choice

What was the impact of the Dred Scott decision on American society?

• It immediately ended slavery in the United States.

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  It had no significant impact on American society.

• It was quickly overturned by the Supreme Court.

• It increased tensions and served as a stepping-stone to the Civil War.