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What did Dred Scott argue in the Scott v. Sandford case?

A. He was free because he had lived in free states.
B. He was free because he owned property.
C. He should not have been captured because he was a fugitive.
D. He should get his property back through due process.



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Final answer:

Dred Scott argued for freedom based on living in a free territory, but the Supreme Court ruled against him, denying his claim.


Explanation:

Dred Scott argued in the Scott v. Sandford case that residing in a free territory should entitle him to freedom from slavery. However, the Supreme Court ruled against him, stating that blacks could not be citizens, living in free territory did not grant freedom, and Congress couldn't ban slavery in the territories.


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