Summary
The name Dred Scott is synonymous with the struggle for freedom. Now, 165 years after the Supreme Court case that bears his name, Scott’s gravesite is a memorial befitting that legacy. NewsHour Communities Correspondent Gabrielle Hays reports.
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Warm up questions
- Who is Dred Scott?
- Where is Dred Scott's grave located?
- When was the Dred Scott Supreme Court case decided?
- Why did Lynne Jackson, the great-great-granddaughter of Dred Scott, initiate the fundraising for a new headstone at his grave?
- How did the Dred Scott case connect to the Civil War?
Focus questions
How do memorials like the Dred Scott memorial help others learn about history and act as a sign of respect to the Scott family?
Media literacy: How and where can you find more information about Dred Scott?
Alternative: See, Think, Wonder: What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more?
For More
What students can do: Discuss with a friend, neighbor or classmate — how did Dred Scott's legal battle contribute to the national conversation about citizenship?
Also, check out this lesson which discusses how racism continues to affect America.
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