Which Supreme Court Chief Justice preceded Salmon P. Chase?
Roger Taney
John Marshall
Oliver Ellsworth
Melville Fuller
Answer
Roger Taney, the fifth Chief Justice of the United States, served from 1836 until his death in 1864. He is best known for his controversial opinion in the Dred Scott case, which ruled that African Americans were not citizens and could not sue in federal court. Taney's tenure was marked by political turmoil, including the Civil War, during which he remained a staunch defender of states' rights.
The Legacy of Salmon P. Chase: A Chief Justice Quiz
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