95.4k views
2 votes
Explain why the Dred Scott decision was historically significant.

2 Answers

4 votes

Answer:

The Dred Scott case was significant because the court ruled that African Americans were property and not people

Step-by-step explanation:

User Darren Jensen
by
7.9k points
4 votes
The Dred Scott decision was historically significant because it enraged many people in the north, caused boodshed, and was one of the main causes of the civil war.
Hope this helps!
User Cassio Cabral
by
8.2k points

Related questions

asked Mar 8, 2018 32.5k views
JTtheGeek asked Mar 8, 2018
by JTtheGeek
8.9k points
1 answer
5 votes
32.5k views