Question

dred scott v. sandford
dred scott’s early life
in the 1850s, the dred scott v. sandford case worsened tensions between the northern and southern united states over slavery, bringing the country closer to the civil war.
dred scott

• dred scott was born into slavery in virginia around 1799.
• scott was taken by his owner, dr. john emerson, to illinois and the wisconsin territory, where slavery was not allowed due to the missouri compromise of 1820.
• the missouri compromise of 1820 banned slavery in territories north of the 36°30′ latitude line, which included wisconsin.

choose the correct answer
what did dred and harriet scott do in 1846?

• they escaped from the south.
• they began studying law.
• they sued for their freedom.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze the options based on historical knowledge of the Dred Scott case. Dred and Harriet Scott sued for their freedom in 1846, as they believed their time in free territories entitled them to be free. "They escaped from the South" is incorrect as they didn't escape in 1846, and "They began studying law" is also incorrect as they sought legal action through a lawsuit, not studying law.

Answer:

C. They sued for their freedom.