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

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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

wwhitlock · Answer

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.