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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 (-5[1])occurred after railroad prices decreased following this man’s suit, which was supported by the Blow family and Benjamin Curtis. The “Bogus Legislature” created the Lecompton Constitution following this man’s case. Stephen Douglas claimed that Lincoln wished “warfare on the Supreme Court” (10[1])for opposing their decision regarding this man. (10[3])This man was captured after (10[1])traveling with (10[1])Dr. John Emerson (10[1])to Illinois. (10[2])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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