In the Dred Scott case (1857), the Supreme court included which idea as part of its decision
a. Slavery could continue to exist in the South, but cannot expand to the new territories of the West
b. An African American had no rights a white man was bound to respect
c. The Fugitive Slave Law violates a states' right to legislate on the question of slavery
d. Separate but equal facilities are inherently unconstitutional
e. It is not permissible for African Americans and whites to wed in the United States
Ans: b. An African American had no rights a white man was bound to respect
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