What happened in this case?

Question

Use a sentence starter and write at least 2 sentences.
In the Dred Scott case....
This case was important because....

Answer 1

In the Dred Scott case, the Supreme Court ruled that African Americans were not considered citizens of the United States and therefore could not sue in federal courts. This case was important because it further entrenched the institution of slavery, denying basic rights and freedoms to African Americans and exacerbating tensions leading up to the Civil War.