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Dred Scott and the Slavery Debate — Quiz

Question 7 • Virginia and US History

In the Scott v. Sandford case, why was the argument of Sandford’s widow based on the Fifth Amendment?

Answer
A
She believed that Scott was trying to steal from her.
B
She believed that the Missouri courts had been unfair.
C
She believed that Scott had been born in a slave state.
D
She believed that Scott was her late husband’s property.
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