Chapter 10, Lesson 2
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Why did Dred Scott take his case to court?
He argued that since he once lived on free land (Illinois), he should be granted his freedom.
Did Dred Scott win or lose his case?
He lost.
Chief Justice Roger B. Taney said that slaves were not American citizens, and should actually just be considered people's _____________.
property
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