jan 1, 1856 - Dred Scott vs Dredford

Description:

moved to a free state Illinois
filed a freedom suit (civil suit)
ruled that Scott was not a citizen and ruled that the Missouri compromise was unconstitutional
Roger taney (supreme court Jury) Scott couldnt be a citizen because he was BLACK
Taney states "the framers (founding fathers) inferiourity of Blacks and so they could not be citizens"
1865 thirteenth amendment ended slavery
fourteenth amendment extended to birthright

Added to timeline:

Date: