Dred Scott vs Sandford:
Details: Dred Scott was a slave who lived in Illinois, which was a free state, before moving to Missouri. He then appealed to the Supreme Court hoping to get his freedom.
Decision: 7 votes for Sandford and 2 votes for Scott. Dred Scott was a slave and according to Articles III and IV, no one except a citizen of the United States could be a citizen
Lasting Effect: This case showed how the Blacks were being treated unfairly during this time.
Important: The decision for this case has been regarded as one of the worst decisions the court has made.
Decision: 7 votes for Sandford and 2 votes for Scott. Dred Scott was a slave and according to Articles III and IV, no one except a citizen of the United States could be a citizen
Lasting Effect: This case showed how the Blacks were being treated unfairly during this time.
Important: The decision for this case has been regarded as one of the worst decisions the court has made.