In Dred Scott v. Sandford (argued 1856 -- decided 1857), the Supreme Court ruled that Americans of African descent, whether free or slave, were not American citizens and could not sue in federal court. The Court also ruled that Congress lacked power to ban slavery in the U.S. territories.

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3 years ago

Matching the follow terms 1-25:

Serjik [45]

Explanation:

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2 years ago

Which did not increase tension between Britain and the colonies in the period following the French and Indian War?

Yuliya22 [10]

Navigation Act, the navigation act meant goods needed to come from britain only. It did not increase tensions.

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3 years ago

Was the American revolution avoidable? what did the British government do that inadvertently encourage the colonial rebellion?￼

Was the American revolution avoidable? what did the British government do that inadvertently encourage the colonial rebellion?