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Which of the following best describes the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the Dred Scott v. Sandford case?
A.
The Missouri Compromise was legal; therefore, Dred Scott wasn't free.
B.
The Missouri Compromise was illegal; therefore, Dred Scott was free.
C.
The Missouri Compromise was illegal; therefore, Dred Scott wasn't free.
D.
The Missouri Compromise was legal; therefore, Dred Scott was free.

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C. The Court ruled the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional (illegal) and held that Dred Scott was not free.