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What court case did a slave try to sue for his freedom after his master died?
Dred Scott V. Sanford
Why were many southerners pleased by the courts decision in the dread Scott case?
Because the court ruled that Dred Scott was African American and therefore had no right to sue
Who was the known slave that sued for his freedom in the case Dred Scott vs Sandford?
The name of the slave that sued for his freedom in the Dred Scott vs Sandford case, was Dred Scott. He tried unsuccessfully to sue for the freedom of himself, his wife and their two daughters.
Did dred Scott sue for his freedom?
He was taken to the free state of Illinois and lived there for many years.
What slave sued for his freedom in the Supreme Court?
Dred Scott sued for his freedom in the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott v. Sandford case. The court ruled against Scott, declaring that African Americans were not citizens and therefore could not sue in federal court. This decision further inflamed tensions over slavery in the United States.
What African American sued for his freedom in 1846?
Dred Scott sued his master for his freedom on the grounds that he had been living on free soil for several years. The Supreme Court decided that he was not a citizen and had no legal right to sue.
What court case did a slave try to sue for his freedom after his master died?
Dred Scott V. Sanford
Did Scott have the right to sue?
If you mean Dred Scott, yes he did, while he was on Northern soil, where his master had unwisely taken him. It is not known why he did not sue for his freedom while he had the chance. But when he came back to the South, it was more difficult. The local authorities took advantage of the confused situation and denied him his freedom - a decision ratified by the Supreme Court.
What Former slave tried to sue for his freedom?
Dred Scott
Why were many southerners pleased by the courts decision in the dread Scott case?
Because the court ruled that Dred Scott was African American and therefore had no right to sue
On what grounds did Dred Scott sue for his freedom in court?
missouri, and the supreme court
What slave who was living in a free territory for 4 years sue for his freedom?
dred scott
Who was the known slave that sued for his freedom in the case Dred Scott vs Sandford?
The name of the slave that sued for his freedom in the Dred Scott vs Sandford case, was Dred Scott. He tried unsuccessfully to sue for the freedom of himself, his wife and their two daughters.
Why were the abolitionist upset about the dred Scott decision?
they said that he was a piece of property and could not sue for his freedom
Did dred Scott sue for his freedom?
He was taken to the free state of Illinois and lived there for many years.
What was a result of the dred Scott desicion?
supreme court said that slaves couldn't sue for freedom because the were property
Who did dred scott sue?
Dred Scott sued his owner Peter Blow for his freedom. He had basis for the suit because of his extended stay in states where slavery was prohibited.
