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What role did roger taney in determining weather or not slaves could sue in the courts?
The Supreme Court decision in Dred Scot was that slaves were property and had no rights. This meant they couldn't sue in court.
What did the Supreme Court's decision in Dredd Scott originate the concept of?
It originated the concept that former slaves, or descendants of slaves, could never be citizens and therefore couldn't bring cases before the court.
What was one of the findings of the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott decision Slaves were citizens. Slaves were property. Slavery was illegal. Slavery was a choice each state could make.?
One of the findings of the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott decision was that slaves were considered property, not citizens.
Who was involved in a court dealing with possession and boundaries for slaves?
I am not sure I understand your question, but there was no court for slaves.
Did slaves go to Italy for freedom?
no because they could go anywhere in Canada and they would be free
Why were people outraged at the Supreme Court's decision in the Dred Scott case?
The court stated that Scott was property therefore his owner could move him to any location and he was still property. The fact that the court found slaves as property was a decision that changed the status of slaves. They were no longer human, but the same as a table or horse.
What court case said that slaves were property not people?
The Dred Scott v. Sandford case in 1857 ruled that slaves were property, not citizens, and therefore could not bring a case to court. The decision further deepened the divide between the North and South on the issue of slavery.
What happen if children dont go to school?
You could go to the court
How could slaves leave their owners and go to Canada?
Via the underground railroad
Supreme court case that ruled slaves were not citizens and could not sue?
In 1857, the Dred Scott vs Sanford case came before the US Supreme Court. Part of the decision in that case was that Blacks were not citizens and therefore could not bring a lawsuit to any court.
Which supreme court ruling said that slaves were property?
The Supreme Court ruling that stated slaves were property was Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857). The Court held that African Americans, whether free or enslaved, were not U.S. citizens and therefore could not bring a case to federal court. This decision also declared that Congress did not have the power to prohibit slavery in U.S. territories.
Is it true that slaves could travel or go on ships in small groups?
No. Strict laws limited the rights of enslaved people in most northern colonies. Slaves could not travel or go onto a ship without written permission.
