Understanding the Dred Scott Decision

What year was the Dred Scott Decision made by the U.S. Supreme Court?

• 1850

• 1857

• 1861

• 1865

Who was the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court during the Dred Scott Decision?

• John Marshall

• Roger B. Taney

• Earl Warren

• William Rehnquist

What was the main legal question addressed in the Dred Scott Decision?

• Whether states could secede from the Union

• Whether African Americans could be considered citizens

• Whether women had the right to vote

• Whether the federal government could regulate interstate commerce

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution eventually overturned the Dred Scott Decision?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

What was the outcome for Dred Scott himself as a result of the Supreme Court's decision?

• He was granted freedom

• He remained a slave

• He was deported

• He was imprisoned

Which state was Dred Scott originally taken from, leading to his legal case?

• Missouri

• Illinois

• Kansas

• Ohio

What was the impact of the Dred Scott Decision on the status of the Missouri Compromise?

• It upheld the Missouri Compromise

• It declared the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional

• It had no impact on the Missouri Compromise

• It reinforced the Missouri Compromise

Which of the following best describes the public reaction to the Dred Scott Decision in the Northern states?

• Widespread support

• Indifference

• Outrage and increased tensions

• Celebration