Eliza and Lizze will be separated from us soon. We must sue for our freedom. We can argue that your time in Illinois makes you a freeman!
Sues his master for his freedom
I'm suing you for my freedom. You brought me into Illinois, a free state, therefore I cannot be held slave here, and I am free.
WHAT?!
Group members: Georgia, Zander, Alana
The court hears arguments on both sides
No man can be held slave on free soil. My inherent presence in Illinois freed me. Once free always free.
He is my slave, the fact we were in Illinois doesn't change that.
A verdict is reached
After deliberating, this court has come to the decision that under the framing of the constitution, no black person is permitted to sue in the United States of America.
The case that made history
Today, we will learn about one of the most infamous court cases in history. It is known as the Dred Scott Case.