Dred Scott V. Sandford: A Brief History with Documents
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Book Overview
Perhaps no other Supreme Court decision has had the political impact of Dred Scott v. Sandford . Using a variety of documents that reflect regional opinions and political debates, Paul Finkelman examines the 1857 decision that helped set in motion the events that eventually led to a new birth of freedom and the abolition of slavery in the United States.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0312115946
ISBN13:9780312115944
Release Date:March 1997
Publisher:Bedford Books
Length:256 Pages
Weight:0.62 lbs.
Dimensions:3.5" x 5.5" x 8.2"
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
As students of U.S. history know, the Supreme Court decision in the Dred Scott case was one of the major causes leading up to the Civil War. Prof. Finkelman has provided a valuable educational tool that will help students understanding this important part of our history. His clear and concise explanation of the case, including an analysis of the majority opinion, concurring opinions, and dissenting opinions, and other relevant aspects, is well-researched and well-written. He also includes excerpts from the Supreme Court's opinion so that readers can examine it and draw their own conclusions. Any serious student of U.S. history, particularly of the Civil War period and the events leading up to it, should own a copy of this book.
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