Question

why is dred scott important to Georgias history (three sentences)

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Dred Scott is important to Georgia's history as his case reached the United States Supreme Court in 1857, resulting in a decision that impacted the state's slaveholding economy. The court ruled that African Americans, whether free or enslaved, were not considered citizens of the United States and therefore did not have the right to sue for their freedom. This decision further entrenched slavery in the southern states, including Georgia, and contributed to the growing tensions between the North and South, eventually leading to the American Civil War.