African Americans In The 1800s

　　　　Slavery was at the root of the case of Dred Scott v. Sandford. Dred Scott sued his master to obtain freedom for himself and his family. His argument was that he had lived in a territory where slavery was illegal; therefore he should be considered a free man. Dred Scott was born a slave in Virginia around 1800. Scott and his family were slaves owned by Peter Blow and his family. He moved to St. Louis with them in 1830 and was sold to John Emerson, a military doctor. They went to Illinois and the Wisconsin territory where the Missouri Compromise of 1820 prohibited slavery. Dred Scott married and had two

Many times during our class discussions and lectures we tried to examine the stages leading up to the succession and Civil War in America. During the critical time period of the middle 19th century, the Dred Scott v. Sanford decision of the Supreme Court was one of those major treads on the pathway to secession. The man Dred Scott was taken to Missouri with Peter Blow as a slave from Virginia and sold. His new master from Missouri then moved to the free state of Illinois for a while, but later moved back to Missouri. Following his master 's passing, Scott asserted that since he had resided in a free state, he was inevitably a free citizen.

In 1854, Scott v. Sanford took place. Scott, a slave to the Emerson family, traveled to Minnesota with John Emerson. While there, his owner died and the court declared him free. However, at the Circuit of Appeals, it was ruled Scott was still property of the Emersons'. This decision stood, which declared that slaves are property. This was one infuriating cause of the Civil War.

The Dred Scott Case had a huge impact on the United States as it is today. The Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments have called it the worst Supreme Court decision ever rendered and was later overturned. The Dred Scott Decision was a key case regarding the issue of slavery; the case started as a slave seeking his rightful freedom and mushroomed into a whole lot more. 65

There were immensely strong arguments on both sides, regarding Dred Scott and his owner, John Sanford. Sanford believed that Scott should remain a slave because he does not deserve the same rights as whites. Firstly, it was argued that “Dred Scott was still a slave and no master's property rights could be limited or taken away by a state or federal law”. Many people against Scott argued that this case violates the fifth amendment. It states, “No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation.” This amendment provides a strong argument against Dred Scott. Essentially, these quotes talk about how Scott is property and Sanford would not sell him without recompense. Another argument involves where Scott and Sanford were located during his slavery. Roger B. Taney, Chief Justice, argued, “In regard to the issue of Scott's becoming free when he moved to the free State of Illinois, the laws of the

During the 1800’s slavery was a prevalent source of easy income and labor and used all across the southern parts of the United States. In this time before the legal revolutions for African Americans, Africans were kidnapped and sold into the Slave trade for countries including America (who is most known for this). Life as a transporting slave was difficult and cruel including being packed tightly onto giant ships and even slave life in America was equally as hard and terrorizing. The lives that were led by slaves was merely the beginning of the spark for the legal revolution for African Americans. The start of the African Slave trade actually developed the idea of how Africans are a lower race than whites, “The European Myth of African inferiority

The case Marbury v. Madison occurred in 1803, in the District of Columbia. This case really began in the election of 1800, where Thomas Jefferson beat John Adams out of office. This election caused unrest for the Federalist and his associates, and in the last few days before the end of his presidency, he appointed multiple justices of peace for D.C. in order to fill the courts with Federalists to oppose the incoming administration. Their commissions were approved by the government, but Adams didn’t have the time to have them sent out before the end of his presidency. This meant it would become James Madison's, Jefferson’s Secretary of State, responsibility to deliver them, but Jefferson ordered him not to. Soon after catching word that William Marbury, one of the chosen justices, would not be receiving his commission, he spoke out to the Supreme Court and petitioned for a writ of mandamus, which is a legal order, that would basically force Madison to give an explanation as to why he would not be receiving his commission.

Oppression is a common theme in history. Whether it is based on race or gender the oppressed are inevitably strengthened by the oppression through commitment and perseverance. African Americans were one of the most significant examples of oppression in American history. The emancipation of slavery in 1865 signified the slow fight for freedom and equality for African Americans. Between 1865 and 1905 they suffered extreme oppression, but remained united in their fight to gain independence.

This case was one of federal jurisdiction. “Federal court jurisdiction is limited to the types of cases listed in the Constitution and specifically provided for by Congress… cases involving violations of the U.S. Constitution or federal laws” (Federal

Giving to Chief Justice Taney, Congress had no power to forbid slavery in the colonies for two reasons: first- the Constitution gave it only very limited power to legislate for the territories, and second slaves were property, and property owners were protected due to the 5th Amendment of the Constitution.

President Abraham Lincoln, issued an act after the civil war and called it the Emancipation Proclamation. The only reason why the Civil War was fought and this act was passed is because of the termination of slavery, and African Americans wanted equal rights. Slavery was eventually abolished, but even after one hundred years later, Blacks still did not obtain equal rights. All African Americans didn’t have an option to eat, drink, or use the restroom with whites. In 1955 they had enough with segregation, which had happened because the Civil Rights Movement was started. Blacks were abused, and even died for their cause, but yet they still refused to give up. The African Americans started civil disobedience and nonviolent protests to attempt for changing the minds of the whites that lived in the South. Leaders, that are now famous, took a stand and shared their input of racism to bring change and acceptance. The Famous leaders that we know as heroes are Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., and Rosa Parks. They risked their lives in the name of equality, but there was still one man that was making a huge difference without being noticed right away, and his name is Berry Gordy Jr.

The fact is quite obvious that this case demonstrates lowest level of U.S Supreme Court. Chief Justice Roger B. Taney seems to be moving towards interpretive approach somewhere in middle

took back his promise on freeing her. She took the risk to find freedom, fight against slavery,

Throughout the era after the Civil War, Blacks struggled to show themselves and create an identity outside of the confines of slavery. There were many different ideas that display how Black should be perceived and how Blacks should carry themselves in order to uplift the race. Uplifting the race was one of the most influential ideas of the time. Miscegenation, sexuality, and education are just three of the issues that were influenced by the racial attitudes of the times. Many authors commented on these issues and the other issues of the time. Nella Larsen, Booker T. Washington, and Charles Chestnutt are three authors that share their views with their readers.

this movement. He wanted blacks to have equal rights as whites, and he made sure everyone knew that. He gave speeches, held rallies, and protested companies