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The Dred Scott Case
Slave or citizen? This was the key question that Dred Scott brought to the United States Supreme Court in May of 1857. Author D. J. Herda examines the ideas and arguments behind this landmark case. Presented in a lively, thought-provoking overview, Herda brings into sharp focus the people, the case, and the fateful decision that upheld the legality of slavery.
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Landmark Supreme Court Cases, Gold Edition series. These volumes (some are revised editions) detail the genesis of each case, related Supreme Court decisions, and the arguments presented by the lawyers for each side. Color photographs and archival illustrations accompany the dry texts. which will best be appreciated by report writers researching the workings of the U.S.'s highest court. Reading list, timeline, webites. Glos., ind., The Horn Book Guide Spring 2011
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