Dred Scott Case Quiz

Who was Dred Scott?

• A doctor in the US Army

• A widow's brother

• A slave born in Virginia

• A Supreme Court justice

Why did Dred Scott sue the widow?

• To seek revenge

• To inherit her property

• To marry her

• To claim his freedom

What was the outcome of the Dred Scott case?

• Dred Scott was granted freedom

• The Supreme Court had no jurisdiction

• Slavery was declared unconstitutional

• The widow was found guilty

Why did the Supreme Court declare the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional?

• It favored the abolitionist movement

• It was supported by the Republican Party

• It deprived property rights

• It violated the Fifth Amendment

What did the dissenting justices argue?

• Blacks could become citizens

• Slavery should be abolished

• The Constitution protected property rights

• The Missouri Compromise was constitutional

How did the Dred Scott decision impact the abolitionist movement?

• It weakened the movement

• It had no impact

• It strengthened the movement

• It divided the movement