Southerners, particularly slaveholders, applauded Chief Justice Taney's opinion in Dred Scott v. Sandford, 60 US 393 (1857), because the Court overturned anti-slavery legislation and declared slaves were property, not citizens.
Applauded by the South, who thought its interpretation of the Constitution meant that there was no such thing as free soil.
Abolitionists were outraged by the Supreme Court's decision in the Dred Scott case, as it ruled that African Americans, whether free or enslaved, were not citizens and therefore did not have the right to sue in federal court. They saw this decision as a setback to the abolitionist movement and a reinforcement of the institution of slavery.
The Supreme Court declared Scott was a free man
Which statement best describes the Dred Scott v. Sanford Supreme Court decision?
In the Supreme Court.
Taney led the U.S. Supreme Court as Chief Justice in the Dred Scott decision.
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Taney led the U.S. Supreme Court as Chief Justice in the Dred Scott decision.
Taney led the U.S. Supreme Court as Chief Justice in the Dred Scott decision.
Taney led the U.S. Supreme Court as Chief Justice in the Dred Scott decision.
Taney led the U.S. Supreme Court as Chief Justice in the Dred Scott decision.
Taney led the U.S. Supreme Court as Chief Justice in the Dred Scott decision.