Discusses the history of the landmark Supreme Court case Dred Scott v. Sandford, that ruled that slaves were not protected by the Constitution and were not U.S. citizens, historical important because it is considered perhaps the worst decision ever made by the Supreme Court.

The decision announced -- Slavery in the new world -- The territorial question -- Slaves, freedom, and civil rights -- Who was Dred Scott? -- Scott v. Emerson -- The case against Sanford -- Before the Supreme Court -- The conclusions reached -- Amending the constitution -- Dred Scott in history.