Which of the following statements best describes the Supreme Court ruling in the Dred Scott Case? (

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Scott, once a slave, was now a free man with full rights
Scott, once a slave, would be free upon returning to a free state.
Scott, as a slave, was not a citizen and therefore had no right to sue
Scott, as a slave, would have to serve out the rest of his agreed-upon contract.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

Scott, as a slave, was not a citizen and therefore had no right to sue.