Question

what argument did scott use to sue for his freedom?
○ living in a free state should make him a free man.
○ the death of his enslaver should make him free.
○ slavery should not be allowed in the west.

Explanation:

Dred Scott's argument for freedom was based on the legal principle that residing in a free state (where slavery was prohibited) should confer freedom. The option "Living in a free state should make him a free man" aligns with this historical context of his legal claim. The other options either relate to different arguments (like the death of the enslaver or anti - slavery in the West) or are not the core of his specific legal argument for his own freedom.

Answer:

A. Living in a free state should make him a free man.