Dred Scott Case and Its Impacts

In the early 1800s, Missouri was seen as a promising Southern state due to its fertile land along the Missouri River, known as Little Dixie. This region became a hub for Southern-style plantations and slavery, leading to a high population of enslaved people. Missouri's application for statehood sparked a heated debate over slavery, resulting in the Missouri Compromise, which maintained a balance between slave and free states. The issue of slavery persisted, particularly in St. Louis, where the Dred Scott case emerged. This landmark lawsuit, which sought freedom for Dred Scott and his wife, ended with a Supreme Court decision denying their citizenship and right to sue. The ruling intensified national tensions and contributed to the Civil War, with Abraham Lincoln leveraging the issue to rise politically.

What nickname was given to the region along the Missouri River due to its suitability for Southern crops?

• Missouri Meadows

• Dixie Land

• Southern Paradise

• Little Dixie

What was the main concern of Congress regarding Missouri's application for statehood?

• Cultural differences

• Geographical boundaries

• Imbalance between slave and free states

• Economic instability

What was the outcome of the Missouri Compromise?

• Missouri became a slave state and Maine a free state

• Maine became a slave state

• Missouri became a free state

• Missouri and Maine both became slave states

By the 1840s, what fraction of African-Americans in St. Louis were enslaved?

• Two-thirds

• One-third

• Half

• Three-quarters

What was the significant lawsuit filed by two slaves in 1847 known as?

• The Dred Scott Case

• The Freedom Suit

• The Missouri Case

• The St. Louis Trial

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding Dred Scott's citizenship?

• He was granted partial citizenship

• He was not a citizen and had no right to sue

• He was a citizen with full rights

• He was a citizen but could not sue

How did the Dred Scott decision impact public opinion?

• It was ignored by most

• It was widely accepted

• It was celebrated by abolitionists

• It inflamed public opinion

Which political figure was notably angered by the Dred Scott decision?

• Andrew Jackson

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

What happened to Dred Scott after losing his case?

• He escaped to a free state

• He remained a slave until bought and freed

• He was granted freedom by the court

• He was immediately freed

How long did Dred Scott enjoy freedom before his death?

• 17 months

• 5 years

• 2 months

• 10 years