The Dred Scott Decision

What was the effect of the Dred Scott decision?

• People in the North and South accepted the decision as fair and just.

• The decision was a major anti-slavery message, and abolitionists across the nation were excited.

• The strongly proslavery decision sparked outrage in the North and raised fears that southerners might try to extend slavery to the whole country.

What was the U.S. Supreme Court case called Dred Scott v. Sandford about?

• Dred Scott sued for his freedom on the grounds that his master had taken him to live in the free state of Illinois.

• Dred Scott sued for $1 million, claiming that Sandford had stolen money from him.

What was the court's decision?

• The Court ruled that Scott was a free man.

• The Court ruled that Scott should remain a slave.

What Claim Did Dred Scott Sue With?

• Slavery Is Illegal

• Since He Had Once Lived In An Anti-Slavery Area He Would Always Be Free

• No One Should be a Slave or Own Slaves.

• People with Slaves Should be Prosecuted

Which of the following best describes the Dred Scott decision's significance in American history?

• It resolved the issue of slavery in the United States

• It was a minor case with little long-term impact

• It was a catalyst for the Civil War

• It established the legal basis for civil rights

What legacy did the Dred Scott decision leave on the United States legal system?

• It is seen as a landmark case for civil rights

• It is considered one of the worst Supreme Court decisions

• It established the principle of judicial review

• It clarified the rights of states under the Constitution

What was the main legal question at the heart of the Dred Scott decision?

• Whether Congress could regulate slavery in the territories

• Whether Dred Scott could sue in federal court

• Whether slavery was constitutional

• Whether slaves could be considered citizens

How did the Dred Scott decision affect the power of Congress over slavery?

• It increased Congress's power to regulate slavery

• It had no effect on Congress's power

• It decreased Congress's power to regulate slavery

• It gave Congress the power to abolish slavery

How did the Dred Scott decision affect the political landscape in the United States?

• It strengthened the Democratic Party

• It had no significant effect

• It led to the formation of the Republican Party

• It intensified the sectional conflict between North and South

What was the immediate legal implication of the Dred Scott decision for African Americans?

• They were all granted citizenship

• They were considered property, not citizens

• They were given the right to vote

• They were allowed to sue in federal court