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Dred Scott v. Sandford
Dred Scott v. Sandford
These are adaptations, not the original. The original wording is always shown first. Each adapted version restates the same passage at about a grade 4, grade 7, or grade 10 reading level without adding or removing ideas. Quote the original in student writing.
Original wording
“…they are not included, and were not intended to be included, under the word ‘citizens’ in the Constitution…”
Adapted · about grade 4
The Court said Black people were not meant to be counted as 'citizens' in the Constitution.
Adapted · about grade 7
The Court ruled that Black Americans were not included, and were never meant to be included, as 'citizens' under the Constitution.
Adapted · about grade 10
The Court held that people of African descent were not included, and were not intended to be included, under the word 'citizens' in the Constitution.
Used in: What caused the Civil War?