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What 2 things did the Supreme Court rule in the Dread Scott Decision?

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Dred Scott was overturned by Roger Taney. Because of his extended stay in free territory, Scott was suing for his freedom. Because he was property, he was denied freedom, and territorial governments were forbidden from prohibiting slavery. This court decision contributed significantly to the outbreak of the Civil War.

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