mar 6, 1857 - Dred Scott Case
Description:
The Dred Scott decision was the Supreme Court's ruling on March 6, 1857, that having lived in a free state and territory did not entitle a slave Dred Scott to his freedom. In essence the decision argued that as a slave Scott was not a citizen and could not sue in a federal courtAdded to timeline:
Date:
mar 6, 1857
Now
~ 168 years ago