Summary

In this episode, Mercedes Musto discusses the landmark Supreme Court case Dred Scott v. Sanford. She provides background information on the case and explains the constitutional principles involved. The court of that era ruled that people of African descent, whether enslaved or free, were not considered citizens and therefore lacked the right to sue in federal court.

Dissenting opinions argued that people of African descent could be citizens and criticized the majority's decision. In the end, Dred Scott and his wife eventually gained their freedom through and act of kindness.

Keywords

Dred Scott v. Sanford, Supreme Court case, slavery, African descent, citizenship, Missouri Compromise, property, dissenting opinions

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dred Scott v. Sanford

01:14 Case Background: Dred Scott's Claim for Freedom

03:07 The Ruling: Non-Citizenship and Property Status

05:35 Dissenting Opinions: Arguing for Citizenship

07:03 Dred Scott's Fate: Freedom and Tragic End

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RESOURCES (Free)

💢 Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE)

• ⁠⁠https://www.fldoe.org/policy/articulation/postsec-civics-lit.stml⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5663/urlt/SuppGuideFCLE.pdf⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5421/urlt/CivicLiteracyRule-faq.pdf⁠⁠

💢 FCLE Seminar YouTube

⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FCLEseminar⁠⁠

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About the Podcast Host

Mercedes is doctoral candidate and Graduate Research Assistant in assessment at the University of West Florida. Prior to pursuing her doctoral degree, Mercedes taught English, Journalism, and Reading for 10 years in the K-12 classroom.

Today, Mercedes is the host of FTCE and FCLE Seminar - two exam prep podcasts created for students who are preparing for high-stakes exams. After earning her terminal degree, Mercedes plans to continue creating exam prep materials using the aural learning platform.

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