Question

What was the major issue that kept Dred Scott from getting his freedom?

Question 2 options:

He should have tried when he was in a free state


The Supreme Court ruled that he was not a U.S. Citizen of the United States and could not sue.


They never should have taken the case to the Supreme Court.


He was married

Answer 1

Dred Scott's case was a terrible decision by the Supreme Court. They, among other things, ruled that Mr. Scott was not a US citizen and could not sue.
The ruling by SCOTUS set the stage for the Civil War.