Dred Scott Case and Its Impact

Dred Scott Case and Its Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Moral Science

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video covers the story of Dred Scott, a slave who sued for his freedom in a landmark case. It details his life with Dr. Emerson, his marriage, and his legal battles, culminating in the infamous Supreme Court decision that denied his freedom and declared the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional. The ruling intensified national tensions over slavery, contributing to the Civil War. Despite the decision, Scott was eventually freed but died shortly after. The case's legacy was overturned by post-Civil War amendments.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Dr. John Emerson first take Dred Scott after purchasing him?

Fort Armstrong, Illinois

Louisiana

St. Louis, Missouri

Wisconsin Territory

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the first trial for Dred and Harriet Scott?

The case was dismissed

They were granted freedom

They were declared free citizens

They lost due to a technicality

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Dred Scott sue in the federal court case?

Roger Taney

Roswell Field

John Sanford

Irene Emerson

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Supreme Court's ruling in the Dred Scott v. Sandford case?

In favor of Dred Scott

In favor of Sandford

The case was dismissed

The decision was postponed

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Supreme Court declare about the Missouri Compromise?

It was irrelevant

It was unconstitutional

It was upheld

It was constitutional

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which justice wrote the majority opinion in the Dred Scott case?

John Marshall

Roger Taney

Benjamin Robbins Curtis

Oliver Wendell Holmes

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major consequence of the Dred Scott decision?

It was celebrated nationwide

It intensified the slavery debate

It had no significant impact

It resolved the slavery issue

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