Question

what did the supreme court decide in the dred scott case? (choose 2) a slavery is unconstitutional. b african american residents are not citizens. c african american residents of free states are free. d the national government can prohibit the expansion of slavery in new territories. e outlawing slavery in a territory is unconstitutional.

Explanation:

In the Dred Scott v. Sandford case, the Supreme Court ruled that African American residents (whether enslaved or free) were not citizens of the United States (supporting option B). Also, the Court held that the Missouri Compromise, which outlawed slavery in certain territories, was unconstitutional, meaning outlawing slavery in a territory is unconstitutional (supporting option E). Option A is incorrect as the Court did not rule slavery unconstitutional. Option C is incorrect as the Court held that being in a free state did not make an African American free. Option D is incorrect as the Court ruled the national government could not prohibit slavery's expansion in new territories.

Answer:

B. African American residents are not citizens.
E. Outlawing slavery in a territory is unconstitutional.