A slave named Dred Scott traveled to a free state with his master, and tried to claim his freedom once he was there. The U.S. Supreme Court heard his case but decided not to allow Scott's freedom. Which statement best describes the court's decision?

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anonymous · Answer

The court decided that he would have to buy way out of slavery.
		
The court decided that the laws of slaveholding states applied to free states as well.
		
The court decided that Mr. Scott was property and not a citizen with rights.
		
The court decided that once someone was a slave they were always a slave.

anonymous · Answer

The court decided that once someone was a slave they were always a slave.