In the Scott v. Sandford case, why was the argument of Sandford's widow based on the Fifth Amendment?

A. She believed that the Missouri courts had been unfair.

B. She believed that Scott had been born in a slave state.

C. She believed that Scott was trying to steal from her.

D. She believed that Scott was her late husband's property.

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Leonard Haynes

17 December, 03:56

In the Scott v. Sandford case, why was the argument of Sandford's widow based on the Fifth Amendment?

A. She believed that the Missouri courts had been unfair.

B. She believed that Scott had been born in a slave state.

C. She believed that Scott was trying to steal from her.

D. She believed that Scott was her late husband's property.

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Lydia Bernard · Answer 1

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In the Scott v. Sandford case, why was the argument of Sandford’s widow based on the Fifth Amendment?

D. She believed that Scott was her late husband’s property.