Which two things did the Scotts have to prove to win their freedom?
A) that they lived in a free territory, or state
B) that they were enslaved by someone
C) that they were both able to get jobs
D) that they did not owe anyone money
E) that they did not have any illnesses
Which two things did the Scotts have to prove to win their freedom?
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The correct answers are:
A) that they lived in a free territory, or state
B) that they were enslaved by someone
The Scotts, specifically Dred Scott in the famous Supreme Court case, needed to prove that they had lived in a free territory (A) to show that they should be free, and that they were indeed enslaved by someone (B). This was critical in establishing the legal basis for their claim to freedom. For further details, check the extended services page.