Dred Scott & John Brown

Where did Dred Scott attempt to sue for his freedom?

• Illinois

• Missouri

• Virginia

• Wisconsin

What was the outcome of the raid led by John Brown?

• It led to peaceful negotiations

• It had no outcome

• It succeeded in securing weapons for a planned slave uprising

• It ultimately failed and Brown was captured and executed

In the case of Dred Scott v. Sandford, the United States Supreme Court decided that

• Dred Scott should be returned to free territory.

• slavery should be banned in the United States.

• slaves were not American citizens and had no rights.

• Once inside a non-slave state or territory all people are free.

The Dred Scott decision did all of the following EXCEPT?

• Declared the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional

• Dred Scott is property

• Enslaved persons had no rights in federal courts

• Free Dred Scott

What was the impact of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry?