Broken Promises

Slavery was seen for its worse. It was seen as an evil. Some believe it was necessary. And many believe it was harsh and cruel. Anyways the process was going to be over real soon. And it became increasing aware to Congress, the influence of slavery. For many Congress members were opposed as well as many who were for slavery. The country was straight divided. And everyone knew it. It was like a cloud of darkness that overshadow the nation. And the world knew about our slavery as well as we did for it was published. And the media covered it. And some of the freedmen proved that slavery was unnecessary. As they advanced and worked, they proved that slavery was not needed. As they build families and lived peacefully under the laws. And this was unnoticed at first until the Dred Scott case. It brought out that slavery was definitely an evil. As Dred worked much of his life as a slave and he finally was freed upon the death of his master. Dred builted a family and he worked as any other man would to support his family. And he was known as a hard working man. He was active in his community. And he was a good neighbor. There were many who vouched for Dred because of his good nature. And his presence that brought fellowship and friendship. And Dred was happy and enjoying his freedom. And he did not mind working night and day to feed his family. He was happy that he was freed. And he was happy to be able to make a living in this country without being stripped of his rights. Dred also became educated. He started learning to read and write. And he took classes at the church. At the church he was noted for his giving. His family was very active in the church. And he would work with the church even when he was almost worn from working for his boss. And Dred did things that he did under slavery with his master except he was respected and getting paid and not being mistreated or beaten. And he enjoyed his freedom even attending at the bar and enjoying the freedom of leisure. His wife would let Dred go with his friends because he would work so hard. And Dred's life was like this for many years almost many decades without slavery. Then he heard from his minister that they were looking for him. And he was confident saying I have the papers that my master's wife allowed me to purchase my freedom. I will not go back to slavery. And the minister tried to convinced him that he has to fight according to the laws because he does not know if the country would stand behind a freedman. And Dred first wanted to tell the court himself. And he did not want his family involved yet. And he told the minister to take care of his family while he faced court. And Dred eventually turned himself in. And he appeared in court and stated the evidence however the judge acted suscipously. And so Dred faced the court accusations and in the end of the court day, he decided for a lawyer. And as the court case proceeded on for many days, the court was in a truce and in a deadheat. The master's wife family were determined to bring him back as a slave. And finally Dred Scott reappeared at the testimony stand and saying determined, you promise me freedom. Your mother promised that I will never go back to slavery. I have builted an entire new life. I have lived under law without breaking any law. I have been a good member of society. I have done well with my freedom. I am a good man. A God fearing church man and you are doing this to me. This is injustice. And it is wrong for me to put back in chains and be a slave again. You people represent nothing but broken promises. You are broken promises to me. And broken promises to my people. No matter what I will hold this belief and truth. And the court went into an uproar. And the court proceeded further to the Supreme Court. And the Supreme Court struck down his win and sentenced him to return to his master's wife family. Eventually Dred Scott Case overshadow the presidential race and American history as a major shamble of history.