Law on Edge

Students answer structured questions about why the Dred Scott case became a turning point in U.S. history, how it affected different regions, and how it moved the country toward war. They end with a personal response on what the Court should have ruled, deepening engagement and empathy through critical reflection.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – The Dred Scott Decision and Its Historical Significance

Civics – Justice, Citizenship, and Equal Rights

Writing – Analytical and Reflective Short Response Composition

Critical Thinking – Evaluating Historical Judgment and Fairness

This worksheet is part of our Dred Scott Decision collection.