Why was the Dred Scott statue taken down in Maryland?
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Why was the Dred Scott statue taken down in Maryland?
Dred Scott:
Dred Scott was a slave who, starting in 1846 began suing his owner for freedom. He believed that since he had resided in free states that he was entitled to his freedom. His legal battle began in Missouri State Courts and ended in the United States Supreme Court. Unfortunately, the courts never gave him his freedom. However, his case and legal battles would help the civil war and be remembered throughout history.
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View this answerA statue of Dred Scott was not taken down in Maryland, but the statue of former Chief Justice Roger Taney was.
The statue of Roger Taney stood at the...
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Chapter 3 / Lesson 10Discover what led to the Dred Scott v. Sanford case. Study the background of Dred Scott, learn how he sued for his freedom, and examine the Supreme Court's decision.