Justice Roger Taney ruled in the Dred Scott case that Scott, and all slaves, did not have U.S. citizenship and
a. were citizens of the state where they lived.
b. were governed by the slavery laws in the state in which they resided.
c. were property and remained property no matter where they were.
d. could buy their freedom.
e. could buy their citizenship.
Ans: c. were property and remained property no matter where they were.
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