Dred Scott Decision

- Declared that slaves are not citizens
- Affirmed that slaves could not sue their masters

Which of the following completes the list?

A. Stated that taking away slaves was like taking away property
B. Ended the practice of slavery in areas held by the Confederacy
C. Guaranteed that African Americans would have equal rights
D. Upheld the Fugitive Slave Act as being constitutional



Answer :

Final answer:

The Dred Scott Decision in 1857 declared slaves were not citizens, could not sue in federal courts, and upheld slavery as constitutional.


Explanation:

The Dred Scott Decision in 1857 by the Supreme Court declared that slaves were not citizens and could not sue in federal courts.

The decision also stated that residence in free territories did not make a slave free, upheld slavery by considering slaves as property, and declared any national restrictions on slavery as unconstitutional, as it violated the Fifth Amendment.


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