Dred Scott vs Sandford Case

For this assignment, you will analyze a Supreme Court case dealing with civil liberties that is not in the book. In paper format, you will answer the following questions.

  • Which amendment from the Bill of Rights does this case relate to and why? (It might be more than one amendment?)
  • What factors led up to the case?
  • The result of the case? What did the Supreme Court decide in this case?
  • What effect does this case have on society?
  • Do you agree with this decision? Why or why not?
  • What could have been some alternatives to this decision?