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Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857)
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- Last updated: April 2, 2024
- Grade level: High School (9-12)
- Theme(s): Due Process and Rights of the Accused, Equal Protection, Supreme Court/Judicial Branch
- Issue Area(s): Civil Rights/Discrimination
- U.S. Supreme Court: LandmarkCases.org Case
- U.S. Constitution: 5th Amendment
This landmark case from 1857 tackled the following question: Is Dred Scott, a person who was born enslaved but later taken by his owner to live in a free state and a free territory, considered a citizen of the United States, and is he entitled to the rights and privileges guaranteed by the Constitution?
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