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Solomon Northup
Map of 1820
Dred Scott
100

What state was Solomon Northup LIVING in before being kidnapped?

New York

100

Is New York a free state, slave state or territory?

Free state

100
Who was Dred Scotts original "owner"

John Emerson 

200

What "slave state" did Solomon Northup end up in after being kidnapped?

Louisiana 

200
If a state is ABOVE the Mason Dixon, will it be a free or a slave state? 

slave state

200

What free states/territories did John Emerson take Dred Scott?

Michigan Territory and Illinois

300

What did Solomon Northup witness in his diary entry?

DOUBLE POINTS: More specifically, what was a quote that stood out to you from his diary entry?

A slave market/family being split up


Ms. Jerome will confirm

300

List 3 FREE states

Ms. Jerome will confirm 
300

What happened after Dred Scotts owner passed away?

John Emersons wife took over and brought him back to slavery - Missouri 
400

How long was Solomon Northup enslaved for?

12 Years

400

What state became FREE during 1820?

DOUBLE POINT BONUS - what was this compromise called?

Maine

Missouri Compromise 

400

What Court did Dred Scott end up taking his case to?

Supreme Court

500

Why is it important that Solomon Northup knew how to read and write?

He could record the horror of slavery and when he published his diary, people in the northern states would know what was going on and hopefully there would be change!

500
Name 2 territories from the 1820s map
Michigan Territory, Spanish Territory, Oregon Territory, Florida Territory
500

What did the court decide about Dred Scott v. Sanford

Double Point bonus: What was their reasoning?

In a 7-2 vote, Dred Scott did not gain his freedom.

The Justices decided that Dred Scott was not considered a person, but property, so he could not be free.