Freedom Fight

Students learn the sequence of major events in the Dred Scott case by numbering key moments in chronological order. From Scott’s initial fight for freedom to the Supreme Court’s controversial ruling, learners trace how the case escalated and shaped national tensions. This activity develops historical reasoning and helps students connect cause, sequence, and consequence in U.S. history.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Landmark Supreme Court Cases and Slavery in America

Historical Thinking – Sequencing Events and Understanding Cause and Effect

Civics – Judicial Decisions and Their National Impact

Reading Comprehension – Organizing Information Chronologically

This worksheet is part of our Dred Scott Decision collection.