Question

when the constitution was adopted, they were not regarded in any of the states as members of the community which constituted the 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
enslavers
african americans

Explanation:

The Dred Scott decision (1857) ruled that African Americans (whether enslaved or free) were not considered citizens of the United States and thus not entitled to the rights and immunities of citizens. Republicans were a political party, and enslavers were the ones holding enslaved people, but the decision specifically addressed the citizenship and rights of African Americans.

Answer:

African Americans