The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that “the Scotts were slaves.” This decision shows that the Scotts
A did not have money to pay the court.
B decided to withdraw their case.
C were not considered citizens.
D did not have a lawyer to defend them.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that “the Scotts were slaves.” This decision shows that the Scotts
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The correct answer is C: were not considered citizens.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the Dred Scott case (1857) stated that African Americans, whether enslaved or free, could not be considered American citizens and therefore had no standing to sue in federal court. This decision underscored the legal status of enslaved individuals as property rather than persons with rights. If you need further clarification on this topic, feel free to ask!