On what grounds did dred scott sue for freedom?
the inherent inhumanity of slavery
the cruelty of his master
the fact that he had lived in free states
the fact that his family would be torn apart

He sued on the grounds that he had once lived in a free territory.

it further strained relations between the north and the south and convinced

the amount of the purse is, $120.

tax rate =9%

first find the the total tax she paid on the amount is equal to the 9% of $120 i.e,

now,

total amount paid by shalika = $120 +$10.8 = $130.8