The Dred Scott v Sandford case was a case where Dred Scott, a slave, resided in Illinoi, a free state, for 10 years, remaining a slave the whole time under his owner. He sued in court saying that he should have been free during his time in Illinoi. Robert B Taney of the Supreme Court ruled that Dred Scott was a slave and also that all black people of African descent were not citizens of the United States and so they could not sue in Court.
Historical Figures
- Robert B Taney
- Dred Scott
Significance
This decision in Court ruled that all black men were not citizens of the United States. This decision also determined that the Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional. Since the Missouri compromise was the only thing keeping the balance between the north and the south, the Dred Scott case was a major contributor to the Civil War.
Artifact
The Dred Scott case in a Newspaper
Sources
"Primary Documents in American History." Dred Scott v. Sandford: Primary Documents of American History (Virtual Programs & Services, Library of Congress). N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Feb. 2016.
United States. National Park Service. "National Park Service." National Parks Service. U.S. Department of the Interior, 24 Feb. 2016. Web. 25 Feb. 2016.
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