Conclusion
"The Dred Scott decision greatly influenced the nomination of Abraham Lincoln to the Republican Party and his subsequent election, which in turn led to the South's secession from the Union."- PBS
Basically, Taney had allowed slavery to run rampant in any future territory. His words would be remembered by many of the African-Americans who fought in the Civil War. Had the majority of the Court not staunchly supported slavery and ruled in favor of Scott, the Union may have been preserved. The South decided to secede after Abraham Lincoln was elected to the presidency in 1860. Lincoln garnered the most support in the election due to the Dred Scott decision creating a fervor throughout the country that supported anti-slavery. Although Dred Scott was denied his rights, his acts of courage led to freedom of millions of other African-Americans.
"They (African-Americans) have no rights which the white man was bound to respect."
- Opinion of the United States Supreme Court, stated by Chief Justice Roger B. Taney on 6 March 1857
- Opinion of the United States Supreme Court, stated by Chief Justice Roger B. Taney on 6 March 1857