In the Dred Scott decision, the Supreme Court ruled that
A. Dred Scott was not a United States citizen.
B. slaves could acquire freedom only by purchasing it.
C. residence in free territory made Dred Scott free.
D. Congress had the power to bar slavery from a territory.
Answer: A
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