What Did the Supreme Court Rule in Dred Scott V

question 85

Multiple Choice

What did the Supreme Court rule in Dred Scott v. Sandford?

• A) Slaves who were taken to free states would be considered free.
• B) Slaves who were taken to free territories would be considered free.
• C) The Missouri Compromise was still legally binding.
• D) Blacks did not have citizenship and therefore lacked legal standing.
• E) State bans on slavery did not violate the property rights of masters.

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