The Dred Scott decision contributed to the development of a ___ standard for citizenship.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the impact of the Dred Scott decision on the development of a standard for citizenship in the United States. You need to identify what the Dred Scott case contributed to regarding citizenship.
Answer
The Dred Scott decision contributed to a race-based standard for citizenship, denying citizenship to Black people.
The Dred Scott decision contributed to the development of a race-based standard for citizenship. The Supreme Court ruled that no black person could claim U.S. citizenship.
Answer for screen readers
The Dred Scott decision contributed to the development of a race-based standard for citizenship. The Supreme Court ruled that no black person could claim U.S. citizenship.
More Information
The Dred Scott decision of 1857 was a divisive pre-Civil War Supreme Court ruling that declared that slaves were not citizens of the United States and could not sue in Federal courts. The decision also stated that the federal government had no power to regulate slavery in the territories and that slaves were considered property protected by the Fifth Amendment.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume the Dred Scott case expanded citizenship rights. However, it significantly restricted them for a specific group based on race.
Sources
- Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857) - National Archives - archives.gov
- Dred Scott decision | Definition, History, Summary, Significance ... - britannica.com
- Dred Scott Case ‑ Decision, Definition & Impact | HISTORY - history.com
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