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Dred Scott v. Sandford : slavery and freedom before the American Civil War Cover Image Book

Dred Scott v. Sandford : slavery and freedom before the American Civil War

Dred Scott versus Sandford (other title)
Dred Scott vs. Sandford (other title)
Van Zee, Amy. (Author).

Summary: Describes the landmark Supreme Court case of Dred Scott, a slave who sued for his freedom, and includes the events leading up to the case, the Supreme Court's ruling, and how it affected future cases and the history of the United States.

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  • ISBN: 9781617834721
  • ISBN: 1617834726
  • Physical Description: print
    160 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 23 cm.
  • Publisher: Minneapolis, MN : ABDO Pub., [2013]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 146-153) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: The decision announced -- Slavery in the new world -- The territorial question -- Slaves, freedom, and civil rights -- Who was Dred Scott? -- Scott v. Emerson -- The case against Sanford -- Before the Supreme Court -- The conclusions reached -- Amending the Constitution -- Dred Scott in history.
Target Audience Note:
1190L Lexile

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Slavery Law and legislation United States History 19th century Juvenile literature

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