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The historical impact of this case was that after the Civil War, the federal gov. moved to abolish slavery with the 13th Amend.(1865) and then to extend state and national citizenship with the 14th Amend.(1868) to "all persons born or naturalized in the United States. It's now pointed to as a new lesson on the limits of the Supreme Court's power, as a key step on the road to the Civil War, and as one of the worst decisions ever made by the Supreme Court.
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Which of these determined the status of slave territories in the 1850's?
Dred Scott v. Sanford
What precedent was established by the decision in Dred Scott v Sanford?
The finding in the Dred Scott vs Sanford case was tha when a slave master took a slave tho the north, the slave was notautomaticaly freed and furthermore that slaves were not people, but property.
What was the Dred Scott v. Sanford decision?
The Dred Scott vs. Sanford case was decided in March of 1857 by the United State Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Roger B. Taney. In this decision, it was declared that all blacks, slaves as well as free , were not and could never become citizens of the United States.
Who is dred Scott did he win or loose is case?
Dred Scott was born a slave in Virginia between 1795 and 1800. In 1846 he sued his owner for his freedom. The lawsuit was dismissed. In 1853, he sued again, this time in federal court. The defendant was John Sanford, the executor of John Emerson's estate (Emerson was Scott's owner). The Supreme Court found in favor of Sanford by a vote of 7-2.
Does dred Scott v Sanford case still apply today?
No, it could not apply today, because the case was concerned with the rights of slaves.
Who took the Scott vs Sanford case to court?
Dred Scott
What are facts about the Dred Scott v. Sanford Supreme Court decision?
Which statement best describes the Dred Scott v. Sanford Supreme Court decision?
Why was there so much tension in the Dred Scott vs Sanford case?
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What impact does Dred Scott vs Sanford have on society today?
The Dred Scott case has little if any impact on society today. The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments ensured that blacks are citizens, have full rights that states can't take away, and can't be forced into slavery.
What was Dred Scott's daughters names?
Sherly hatton and Jerome Scott the jr. girl
What landmark Supreme Court decisions was a prime factor leading to the Civil War?
Dred Scott v. Sanford
The court case that addressed the issue of slavery?
Dred Scott v. Sanford
The case that helped precipitate the Civil War was?
Dred Scott v. Sanford
Which event could be placed in the second slotThe Compromise of 1850 was passed.The Dred Scott v. Sanford decision.The Missouri Compromise was passed.The Kansas-Nebraska Act was passed?
The Dred Scott v. Sanford decision.
When did dred Scott v Sanford started?
When Scott's master died and left him as property in his will to his wife's family.
What decision declared the Missouri compromise unconstitutional?
The admission of California to the Union - it was too big to be accommodated according to the terms of that compromise.
How did the Dred Scottdecision affect the civil rights of African Americans?
Dred Scott was found guilty in the Dred Scott v. Sanford case. This caused the African Americans to not be allowed to fight for freedom in court.
