Background
What region opposed slavery?
North
Why did Dred scott think he should be free?
He traveled through free territory
Where was the case first heard?
Louisville circuit court?
Were African Americans ruled to be citizens?
What did abolitionists believe?
Slavery was wrong, slavery shouldn't exist
How did the 5th amendment work against dred scott?
5th amendment Guaranteed protection of property rights
What was the original verdict?
Dred Scott should be free
What party did the case lead to the creation of?
Republican party
What was the Missouri compromise?
Compromise in which free and slave states were admitted at a 1:1 ratio
Was Dred Scott born into slavery?
Why was the Missouri compromise ruled unconstitutional?
Slave owners had complete control over their property, so they own them no matter the location.
What did Southerners do after the decision that enraged Northern abolitionists?
Expand slavery westward