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4 – Dred Scott Decision

Inquiry Question

  • What did the ruling in the Dred Scott case mean for Black Americans in 1857? 

Learning Objective

  • Students will be able to analyze the impact of the Dred Scott decision by examining two primary source documents.

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Tags US History