Which of the following is the most important and significant implication of the Supreme Court decision from which the excerpt is taken?
A. Dred Scott’s appeal was denied, and he was forced to return to his master and slavery.
B. The entire race of Africans in the country were described as not having the rights of citizens.
C. The Supreme Court recognized Dred Scott’s right as a citizen to have his case heard in court.
D. Slavery was upheld as a Constitutional right that did not require free states to support it.
