Dred Scott and the Politics of Slavery
Author | : Earl M. Maltz |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 2007 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015067639305 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Dred Scott and the Politics of Slavery written by Earl M. Maltz and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Closely examines on of the Supreme Court's most infamous decisions: that went far beyond one slave's suit for "freeman" status by declaring that ALL blacks--freemen as well as slaves--were not, and never could become, U.S. citizens, bringing an end to the 1820 Missouri Compromise, while also resulting in the outrage that led to the Civil War.