Dred Scott Case

Dred Scott, a black slave, was living in a free state. He had lived there for more than two years. Scott believed that since he had lived in a free state for years, that he was free. In 1857, Scott took his case to the Supreme Court. Supreme Court Justice Sanford was overlooking the case. Justice Sanford made his decision; he stated ,"Black people are not citizens. Therefore, they do not have the right to sue in the court." This decision was a major blow to abolitionists. All their support was "tossed to the wind." Dred Scott was also forever commited to slavery.

Dred Scott
Judge Sanford