“When the Constitution was adopted, they were not regarded in any of the States as members of the community which constituted th

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“When the Constitution was adopted, they were not regarded in any of the States as members of the community which constituted th

e State, and were not numbered among its "people or citizens." Consequently, the special rights and immunities guaranteed to citizens do not apply to them.”
- Dred Scott decision
1857

In this quote, who are “they”?

Republicans

slaveholders

African Americans

History

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Phoenix [80] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-01T10:21:57+03:00

Phoenix [80]3 years ago

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African americans. a free African american who's ancestors were brought in as slaves were not "citizens" of the United states. hope that helps.