Dred Scott v. Sandford | Homework Help from the Bill of Rights Institute

The Dred Scott v. Sandford case of 1857 was brought to the Supreme Court just four years before the start of the Civil War. Dred Scott sued his master for his freedom and Judge Robert Taney ultimately ruled two things. First, African Americans were not citizens and had no right to sue in court. Second, Congress did not have the constitutional authority to ban slavery from the states. This case is considered one of the worst rulings in the history of the Supreme Court.

For Lessons to go along with this video, check out the links below:

Click here for a lesson on the Dred Scott v. Sandford case.
http://voicesofhistory.org/supreme-court-document-based-questions/dred-scott-v-sanford-1857/

Click here for a lesson about Slavery and the Constitution.
https://www.docsoffreedom.org/readings/slavery-and-the-constitution

Click here for a lesson about Robert Taney.
http://voicesofhistory.org/heroes-and-villains/roger-taney-injustice-dred-scott-decision/

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