Dread Scott Decision
On the case of dread scott decision over slavery
- 1.
Where is Dread Scott from?
- A.
Kansas
- B.
Nebraska
- C.
Missouri
- D.
Texas
Correct Answer
C. Missouri -
- 2.
Who is Dread Scott?
- A.
A senator from kansas
- B.
A slave who sued for his freedom
- C.
A farmer
- D.
A plantation owner
Correct Answer
B. A slave who sued for his freedom -
- 3.
Why was the Dread scott decision so important to slavery?
- A.
It proved that slaves were property and could not be set free regardless of where he lived
- B.
It allowed all slaves to be free
- C.
Slaves who could run to the north would be free
- D.
Slaves had hope of freedom
Correct Answer
A. It proved that slaves were property and could not be set free regardless of where he lived -
- 4.
What did the court decide on regarding his right to sue in federal court?
- A.
He was not a citizen therefore, he could not sue in federal court
- B.
He could sue in federal court even without citizenship
- C.
Was allowed to sue but couldn't sue his owner because he was his owner's property
- D.
He was allowed to sue in federal court
Correct Answer
A. He was not a citizen therefore, he could not sue in federal court -
- 5.
Why did Dread Scott claim he was free?
- A.
His owner got a new slave
- B.
His slave contract expired
- C.
His owner died
- D.
Because he lived in free territory
Correct Answer
D. Because he lived in free territory -
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