Write a paragraph explaining how you feel about the Dred Scott case

Scott was a black slave who had lived with his master for five years in Illinois and Wisconsin territory. He sued for his freedom on the basis of his long residence in free territory. The Dred Scott court decision was handed down by the Supreme Court on March 6, 1857. The Supreme ruled that Dred Scott was black slave and not a citizen. Hence, he could not sue in a federal court.