What did the Dred Scott Decision do?

Answer 1

The Dred Scott Decision was a ruling that people of African descent who were brought to the US as slaves (and their descendants) would not be protected by the Constitution and could never be American citizens.

Answer 2

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The Dred Scott US Supreme Court decision in March of 1857 was a defeat for people against the institution of slavery. Here are some facts about the decision:

A. The Court determined that Dred Scott was not a citizen (Scott was a slave seeking freedom );

B. The Court reasoned that Scott was not a citizen because he was a slave;

C. The Court reasoned also that Scott was not a citizen because he was Black;

D. Thus Scott's case lacked standing in a court of law because he was not a US citizen; and

E. The results of the decision was a notable as it confirmed that the law protected slave property as it protected any other property.