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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the Supreme Court's decision in the Dred Scott case?That slavery diminished the national character.That African American rights were protected by the Constitution.That African Americans did not have the right to sue in federal court because they were not citizensThat slavery should be abolished by executive order
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe Dred Scott case made what Compromise unconstitutional.The Compromise of 1850The Great CompromiseThe 3/5th CompromiseThe Missouri Compromise
- 3. Multiple ChoiceDred Scott is famous forbeing suedsuing for his freedombecoming a famous doctorwinning his freedom
- 4. Multiple Choice
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court at the time was
Roger B. Taney.
John Marshall.
Neil Gorsuch.
Antonin Scalia.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat did the Supreme Court rule (decide)?Dred Scott was given his freedomSlavery was outlawedAfrican Americans are not citizens
- 6. Multiple Choice
The Supreme Court ruled that I was not a citizen because
I was a black person.
I was too young.
I owed too much money.
I could not read.
- 7. Multiple Choice
The result of my fight for freedom caused a division in the country which led to
World War 1.
the Vietnam War.
the Civil War,
the Revolutionary War.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceA political party formed to prevent the spred of slaveryFree Soil PartyRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyConstitutional Party
- 9. Multiple ChoiceAn Illinois lawyer who became the 16th President of the United StatesAbraham LincolnStephen DouglasJames BuchananJohn C. Fremont
- 10. Multiple ChoiceControversial Supreme Court Case that led to all African Americans being declared noncitizens of the United StatesPlessy v. FergusonDred Scott v. SandfordMarbury v. MadisonGibbons v. Ogden
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe Southern states left to form which of the following?The United States of AmericaThe Confederate States of AmericaThe Slave States of AmericaThe Union
- 12. Multiple Choice
What was Dred Scott's reasoning for being free?
He had lived and worked in free American territory.
He deserved it.
He had worked enough to earn his freedom.
His owner said he could earn his freedom..
- 13. Multiple Choice
Was Dred Scott freed or kept as a slave?
Kept as a slave
Granted Freedom
- 14. Multiple Choice
What was the final vote in the case?
Denied freedom, 7-2
Granted freedom, 5-4
Denied freedom, 6-3
Granted freedom, 6-3
- 15. Multiple Choice
What day was the final ruling of the case?
March 9, 1857
March 8, 1857
March 7, 1857
March 6, 1857
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe Dred Scott ruling caused conflict between northern states (anti-slavery) and southern states (pro-slavery).TrueFalse
- 17. Multiple Choice
What notorious case was overturned by the 13th and 14th amendments?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Plessy v. Ferguson
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThis made it illegal for the federal government to restrict slavery anywhere in the US.Missouri CompromiseDred Scott v. Sanford
- 19. Multiple Choice1857 ruling declared slaves are property and not citizens and it nullified the Missouri Compromise.Dred Scott v SandfordMcCulloch v MarylandEngel v. VitaleGrutter v. Bollinger
- 20. Multiple ChoiceDred Scott v. Sandford made what ruling about slavery?Slaves were considered property, not peopleSlavery was unconstitutionalSlavery could continue in the South but spread no furtherSlave owners were to be arrested and thrown in jail
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