jan 27, 1857 - The Dred Scott Decison

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Dred Scott was a African American slave that was brought up from the south to the north. He tried to sue his owner for his freedom. He ultimately was denied freedom and had to go back to his owner. It was important because the law allowed him to sue and get his freedom but they made an exception and made him stay a slave.

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