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The Richmond Enquirer opposed this man by claiming that “Sebastopol [was] taken but the war is not ended.” In a political cartoon, this man is depicted in the center playing the violin while four presidential candidates dance around him. A financial crisis occurred after railroad prices decreased following this man’s suit, (10[1])which was supported by the Blow family and Benjamin Curtis. The “Bogus Legislature” created the Lecompton Constitution following this man’s (10[1])case. Stephen Douglas (10[1]-5[1])claimed that Lincoln (10[1])wished (-5[1])“warfare on the Supreme Court” for opposing their decision (10[1])regarding this man. (10[2])This man was captured after traveling with Dr. John Emerson to Illinois. For 10 points, Roger Taney ruled against what man (10[1])who sued for his freedom against John Sanford? ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Dred Scott [accept Dred Scott v. Sanford]
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