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The Road to Disunion

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Dred Scott v. Sandford

Dred Scott v. Sandford. Background Info Scott was a slave that in resided in Illinois from 1833-1843. Slavery was forbidden in the Louisiana Territory due to the Missouri Compromise, so Scott sued for his freedom. Issue Was Dred Scott a free man or a slave?. Decision

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Dred Scott Decision

Dred Scott Decision. Key points. Scott sued for his freedom Had lived in a free state and territory Court decided that Scott was not a citizen and could not use the courts. Taney Court Decision 1857.

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