Dred Scott v. Sandford: Landmark Supreme Court Case | History and Impact
Explore the pivotal Dred Scott v. Sandford case of 1857. Learn about Dred Scott's fight for freedom, the constitutional arguments, and the Supreme Court ruling that shaped American history. Discover the background, case facts, and available resources related to this significant legal battle.
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Dred Scott V. Sandford BY: JACK COOL
Background Dred Scott was a slave in Missouri. From 1833-1843 he lived in Illinois, a free state where slavery was forbidden by the Missouri Compromise Scott claimed that since he lived in a free state for a period of time, he was a free man
Case Facts The case lasted from 1856-1857 Most argued that a black man could not be an American citizen and therefore could not sue in court It was ruled that the Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional and that any law depriving a citizen of their property was unconstitutional In March of 1857, the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Sandford
Resources https://www.oyez.org/cases/1850-1900/60us393 https://ballotpedia.org/Dred_Scott_v._Sandford
