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jan 1, 1857 - Dred Scott Case

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Dread Scott was suing for freedom. The Supreme Court determined since he was property his owner could bring him wherever he chooses too. Significant because slaves could no longer escape by going to Northern Territories.

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jan 1, 1857
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~ 169 years ago