Question

Dred Scott was a slave that was taken to a free territory. He sued his owner for his freedom and his case made it al the way to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court ruled against Dred Scott and denied him his freedom because salves were considered________.

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Answer 1

The Supreme Court ruled against Dred Scott and denied him his freedom because slaves were considered property, not citizens.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Supreme Court ruled against Dred Scott and denied him his freedom because slaves were considered property, not citizens. The court held that African Americans, whether free or enslaved, were not and could not become U.S. citizens. This meant that they did not have the right to sue for their freedom in federal court.