mar 6, 1857 - Dred Scott v Sandord

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What is it? (One sentence)
Dred Scott v Sanford is a Supreme Court case, in which the Court ruled that Americans of African descent (free or slave) were not US citizens, and therefore were unable to sue the federal court.

When did it happen? (Placed
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March 6, 1857

Who was involved? (Name
major groups and leaders)
Dred Scott (petitioner) and John F.A Sanford (Respondent)

Where did it happen?
Missouri

Name one major cause.
Dred Scott, a slave from Missouri living in Illinois, sued Missouri for his freedom. He believed that living in Illinois ( a free state) made him a free man. He lost, and so he brought the suit to the federal court.

Name one major effect.
The court ruled that Americans of African descent were not citizens and could not sue the federal court. This decision caused Southerners to become more emboldened in their campaign to spread slavery throughout the rest of the country.

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