1. Aim #36: Why would compromise no longer work following the decision in Dred Scott v. Sanford?
ROGER TANEY, CHIEF JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT
DRED SCOTT
Did you say “Dread” Scott or Dred Scott?
Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful
Do now! In your notes, copy down the aim and answer the questions on the “Pro-Slavery Association of Clay County” handout

2. Scott was born into slavery
(I) BACKGROUND TO CASE
Scott was born into slavery
Scott claimed that since he had lived for 10 years in both a free state (Illinois) and a free territory (Wisconsin) he was a free man
Owner claimed Scott lacked standing to sue, as he was not a citizen of the US
Court had to decide:
1. did Scott have standing to sue?
2. Were blacks entitled to rights as citizens?
3. Could Congress restrict the rights of states to decide if they would be slave or free?
Read the majority opinion by Taney and Dissent and answer questions

3. (II) EFFECTS OF THE DECISION
Blacks were not citizens of the US, so didn’t have right to sue in court (whether slave or free)
Slaves couldn’t be taken away from owners without due process of law
Federal government had no right to regulate slavery in the territories
d. the Court declared that the rights of slaveowners were constitutionally protected by the Fifth Amendment because slaves were categorized as property.
Amendment V
“…no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or PROPERTY, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation”

4. Song: John Brown’s Body
John Brown's body lies a-moulderin' in the grave John Brown's body lies a-moulderin' in the grave John Brown's body lies a-moulderin' in the grave But his soul goes marching on The stars above in heaven are lookin' kindly down The stars above in heaven are lookin' kindly down The stars above in heaven are lookin' kindly down On the grave of old John Brown Glory glory hallelujah Glory glory hallelujah Glory glory hallelujah His soul goes marching on He captured Harper's Ferry with his nineteen men so true He frightened old Virginia 'til she trembled through and through They hung him for a traitor, they themselves the traitor crew But his soul goes marching on Glory glory hallelujah Glory glory hallelujah Glory glory hallelujah His soul goes marching on

5. JOHN BROWN ON THE WAY TO THE GALLOWS

6. John Brown: Martyr or Madman?