6 mars 1857 - Dred Scott v. Sandford

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-Supreme Court ruled that Americans of African descent, whether free or slave, were not American citizens and could not sue in federal court.
-Began from the controversy that happened in 1833 to the decisions made by the Supreme court on March 6, 1857.
-John F. A. Sanford(Respondent)
-Dred Scott(Petitioner)
-Outraged abolitionists and heightened North-South tnesions.