Supreme Court Cases - Dred Scott vs Sanford

Dred Scott v. Sanford is a popular case in United States History. It set precedence for the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments, the amendments that solely relates to African Americans. Dred Scott, a slave in 1857 declared his right to be free under the Supreme Court. In 1839 Scott and his master moved to Missouri, which was a slave state. Four years later, a U.S. army surgeon named Dr. John Emerson bought Scott and moved him into the free state of Illinois. In 1836, Scott and Emerson moved to Wisconsin Territory. Due to the Missouri Compromise, slavery was prohibited in this area. …