HISET Social Studies Practice

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What was the outcome of the Dred Scott v. Sanford case regarding slaves?

Slaves were recognized as U.S. citizens

Slavery was prohibited in all states

Slaves could not sue because they were not citizens

The outcome of the Dred Scott v. Sanford case established that enslaved individuals could not sue in federal court because they were not considered U.S. citizens. This decision was crucial in reinforcing the legal distinction between citizens and enslaved people. The Supreme Court ruled that being of African descent, whether free or enslaved, did not confer citizenship rights under the Constitution. This ruling further entrenched the institution of slavery and underscored the limitations placed on the rights of African Americans at that time. The decision had profound implications, as it denied legal recourse to enslaved people and was a significant factor in the escalating tensions leading up to the Civil War.

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Slavery was abolished nationally

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