The Supreme Court Case That Led to The Civil War | Dred Scott v. Sandford

The video covers the life of Dred Scott, a slave who sought freedom through legal battles. It details his journey with Dr. Emerson, his marriage, and the multiple lawsuits he filed for freedom. The infamous Dred Scott v. Sandford case reached the Supreme Court, which ruled against Scott, declaring that African Americans were not citizens and that Congress couldn't ban slavery in territories. This decision intensified national tensions, contributing to the Civil War. Despite the ruling, Scott was eventually freed but died shortly after.

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