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Which summarizes the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Dred Scott case?

A
The Supreme Court ruled against the institution of slavery and it angered Southerners.
B
The Supreme Court ruled newly admitted states would be able to decide on the issue of slavery themselves.
C
The Supreme Court ruled that any slaves taken to a free state would lose their slave status and receive their freedom.
D
The Supreme Court ruled that blacks do not have the right to sue anyone or any state because they do not have citizenship.

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the correct answer is C. The court ruled that any slaves taken to a free state would lose their status and be free
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