dred scott vs. sanford

what is the key issuse? what is the main topic of the case?

what happened to cause a trail? what is the history of the case?

was someone charged with a crime?

who are the two sides involved?

what is the issue the court is ruling on?

what is the opinion of each side?

why do they each think they are right?

what side did the judge(s) take? what was the final ruling?

who won?

why did the court decide the way it did?

what was their (judges) reason for their decidion?

Historical significance or impact of the decision.

List other related court cases to this case.

how has this ruling been applied?