How Did the Dred Scott Decision Lead to the American Civil War? Race, Law and American Society Grade 5 Children's American History - Hardcoverby Baby Professor (Author) The case of Dred Scott and how the supreme court decided on it fueled the debate on slavery. It was also one of the events that ultimately led to the Civil War in the 1850s. The case of Scott was based on the question of whether slaves are people with rights or just properties. Read how this intriguing case fueled the fire of civil war. Get a copy today. Number of Pages: 72 Dimensions: 0. 25 x 8. 5 x 8. 5 IN Publication