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RCMultiple Choice

Lincoln — Cumulative exam

Question 5 • LCS-Teacher Remediation-M/J United States History_Q3

In the Scott v. Sandford case, the Supreme Court

Answer
A
ruled in favor of Sandford.
B
threw the case out of court.
C
ruled in favor of Scott.
D
declared a mistrial.

Explanation

The Supreme Court ruled against Dred Scott, deciding that he was not a U.S. citizen and therefore could not sue in federal court. It also ruled that Congress could not prohibit slavery in the territories. The decision favored Sandford, so choice A is correct.

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