Dred Scott v. Sandford

First Team:

Dred Scott: born into slavery, Sold to Mr. Emerson, married Harriett Robinson, Died September 7th

Justice Nelson thought the case belonged to the state instead of federal court

Though Scott should be freed under Missouri law

Ruled Scott wasn't a citizen

The dissenting opinion: an African person cant be a citizen of the US

Roger B. Taney- Chief justice of supreme court, 5th of the US, ridiculed for his decision by abolitionists and northerners

Reaction of verdict: opponents of slavery fiercely attacked the Dred Scott decision

Scott became known as famous for his bravery and courageousness.

2nd Team: Emerson was scotts first owner who was a US army surgeon and stayed in areas where slaves were free.

Taney said free or slave no black person could ever be a US citizen

Missouri Compromise: Missouri=slave, maine=free

Mason Dixon line

Dred Scott was bought in mizzou, and his own moved in places where slavery was illegal

They wouldn't grant him freedom so he took it to court

Impact on Civil War:

before civil war there wasn't a lot of real tension between north and south

It created distrust for the supreme court

Also Political Impacts- first republican president=Abe lincoln, helped create 13th and 14th amendment