Which was not a question the court had to answer in the case? A Was Scott a citizen and did he have the right to sue?
B Was the Missouri Compromise of 36-30 constitutional?
C Did living on free soil make him free
D Was the Compromise of 1850 legal?

The embargo act of 1807  was a law passed by the united state congress and signed by president thomas jefferson on december 22,  1807. it prohibited american ships from trading in all foreign ports. in 1806, france passed a law that prohibited trade between neutral parties, like the u.s., and britain.