Question

Why did Dred Scott argue that he should be freed from slavery?

A. Dred Scott was a runaway who had been caught in a free state

B.Dred Scott was born in a free state, but in a misunderstanding had been captured. Scott argued that this was a case of mistaken identity.

C.Dred Scott’s enslaver had taken him to Wisconsin, a state without slavery. Scott argued that his stay in a state where slavery was outlawed made him free.

D.Dred Scott was the general term given to all children born into free states from parents who were runaway fugitives.

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

Dred Scott's owner had taken him to Wisconsin, a free state. Scott argued that his stay in a state where slavery was outlawed made him free.