Question

Which statement describes the Supreme Court's ruling in its 1857 Dred Scott decision:

A. Dred Scott was declared a free man, setting a precedent for other enslaved individuals
B. Congress had the power to regulate slavery in the territories
C. Slaves were considered property, and their status did not change when taken into free territories
D. Enslaved individuals could sue for their freedom in federal courts

Answer 1

The Supreme Court's ruling in its 1857 Dred Scott decision declared that slaves were considered property and their status did not change when taken into free territories. It also stated that blacks could not be citizens of the United States

correct answer is c

Step-by-step explanation:

The Supreme Court's ruling in its 1857 Dred Scott decision stated that slaves were considered property, and their status did not change when taken into free territories.

Chief Justice Roger Taney argued that the constitution protected slavery because it protected private property, and slaves were viewed as property.

The decision also stated that blacks could not be citizens of the United States, and therefore, had no standing to sue in federal courts.

correct answer is c