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 considered citizens of the United States (so option B is correct).
• The Missouri Compromise, which prohibited slavery in certain territories, was unconstitutional because Congress did not have the power to outlaw slavery in a territory (so option E is correct).
• Option A is incorrect as the Court did not rule slavery unconstitutional.
• Option C is incorrect as the Court held that even free African Americans in free states were not considered citizens and did not have the rights of citizens.
• Option D is incorrect as the Court ruled that the national government could not prohibit the expansion of slavery in new territories.

Answer:

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