Dred Scott Decision Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of US Civil War & Reconstruction has 10 clues. Answers range from 9 to 18 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
A supreme court decision in 1857 that held that African Americans could never be citizens of the United States and that Missouri compromise was unconstitutional.
Political party formed in 1857 by opponents of slavery.
Republican presidential candidate in 1856
Democratic presidential candidate in 1856.
1856 Supreme Court case in which a slave, Dred Scott, sued for his freedom; the Court ruled against Scott.
Supreme court chief justice who wrote the majority opinion in the case of Dred Scott V. Sandford.
Illinois Republican who ran against Stephan A. Douglas in 1858
Federal arsenal in virginia; captured in 1859 during an anti slavery revolt.
Political party organized in 1834 to oppose the policies of Andrew Jackson.
Anti-immigrant party formed in the 1850’s.
