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Dred Scott Decision (jun 27, 1857 – nov 8, 1868)

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"In 'Dred Scott v. Sanford', the Supreme Court denies citizenship to all slaves, ex-slaves, and descendants of slaves, and denies Congress the right to prohibit slavery in the territories.

Historians and judicial scholars regard the Dred Scott decision as 'the worst decision ever.'"

Source: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/interactive/slavery-united-states/

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jun 27, 1857
nov 8, 1868
~ 11 years