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mar 6, 1857 - Dread Scott Case

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The Dread Scott supreme court decision was that African Americans whose ancestors were slaves would not have the right to become citizens of the united states. It was only the 2nd time that the supreme court was called unconstitutional by congress.

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mar 6, 1857
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~ 169 years ago