• https://guides.loc.gov/dred-scott In the 1857 Dred Scott decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that African Americans were not citizens of the United States. This guide provides access to digital materials at the Library of Congress, external websites, and a print bibliography. Introduction The Supreme Court decision Dred Scott v. Sandford was issued on March 6, 1857. Delivered by Chief Justice Roger Taney, this opinion declared that African Americans were not citizens of the United States and could not sue in Federal courts. Furthermore, this decision declared that the Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional and that Congress did not have the authority to prohibit slavery in the territories. The Dred Scott decision was overturned by the 13th and 14th Amendments to the Constitution. Library of Congress Research Guides

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  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k1mJ8_WQoQ Feb 7, 2020 Dred Scott was a slave who sued for his freedom. His case ended up before the U.S. Supreme Court, and became a tipping point, leading to the Civil War. Subject Areas: ■ U.S. History / Government & Civics Topics: ■ Equality ■ Government ■ Unintended Consequences ■ United States izzitEDU

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frOuizLW58A Apr 29, 2020 The Dred Scott Case was one of the worst decisions ever handed down by the Supreme Court. It divided the nation even further over the issue of slavery and led the nation one step closer to Civil War. Questions below:

    • 1. In what city was Dred Scott living when his first owner Peter Blow died? 2. Dred Scott then lived as a slave in what state and territory? 3. What was the US Supreme Court decision on the case? 4. What happened to Dred Scott after the decision? 5. Can you think of a time when someone in authority made a wrong decision? How did you react? The Daily Bellringer WEBSITE: https://www.dailybellringer.com

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m-0HGFbtxA&t May 17, 2017 Beginning in 1846, Dred Scott sought freedom for himself and his slave family, contending that they gained that right when they lived temporarily in Illinois, a free state, and could not then be returned to slavery when they returned to Scott's former home in Missouri, a slave state. In one of the most noted cases in American history, the U.S. Supreme Court in 1857 rejected this "once free, always free" doctrine, stating that slaves were not "citizens" entitled to the rights guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution. The ruling sowed the seeds for years of bloody civil war and threatened preservation of the Union. This animated video is part of the Virtual Museum of Law, presented by the State Bar of Georgia's Law-Related Education Program and funded by the Cornerstones of Freedom® program. State Bar of Georgia Learn more at https://www.thelawmuseum.org/work/dred-scott-case

Google Classroom Dred Scott Case

Why was the Dred Scott Case one of the worst decisions ever handed down by the Supreme Court?

Answer these questions while watching the "Dred Scott Case - Daily Bell Ringer" video. Answer these questions and then watch all Youtube videos to better understand how the Dred Scott Case further caused sectionalism and led to disunion.

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frOuizLW58A Apr 29, 2020 The Dred Scott Case was one of the worst decisions ever handed down by the Supreme Court. It divided the nation even further over the issue of slavery and led the nation one step closer to Civil War. Questions below:

    1. In what city was Dred Scott living when his first owner Peter Blow died?

    2. Dred Scott then lived as a slave in what state and territory?

    3. What was the US Supreme Court decision on the case?

    4. What happened to Dred Scott after the decision?

    5. Can you think of a time when someone in authority made a wrong decision? How did you react?

The Dred Scott Case Quiz "Once Free, Always Free"

  • http://www.thelawmuseum.org/dred-scott-case-quiz Apr 1, 2017 "Once Free, Always Free" Beginning in 1846, Dred Scott sought freedom for himself and his slave family, contending that they gained that right when they lived temporarily in Illinois, a free state, and could not then be returned to slavery when they returned to Scott's former home in Missouri, a slave state. In one of the most noted cases in American history, the U.S. Supreme Court in 1857 rejected this "once free, always free" doctrine, stating that slaves were not "citizens" entitled to the rights guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution. The ruling sowed the seeds for years of bloody civil war and threatened preservation of the Union. Test your knowledge of this case by taking a short quiz after watching the video. The Virtual Museum of Law State Bar of Georgia Cornerstones of Freedom

  1. The decision made by the Supreme Court is considered one of the worst ever made. Why?

  2. What was Dred Scott’s main reason for suing Mrs. Emerson?

  3. Where did Dred Scott meet his wife, Harriet Robinson?

  4. How many years was Dred Scott’s case in the court system?

  5. What was the name of the hotel in St. Louis where Dred Scott worked as a porter?