The Dred Scott case was one of America's most controversial Supreme Court decisions. Who was Dred Scott and did he have a right to his freedom?

The goal of this Collection is to engage students to read and research people and texts that comprised this historical event then write a persuasive essay based on opinion gathered from details and facts procured from their readings and research.

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Dred Scott

Dred Scott vs Sanford

Dred Scott vs Sandford

U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court

Chief Justice Taney

Declaration of Independence

Missouri Compromise

Emancipation

Freedom

Slavery

Abolition

Pre Civil War Era