The Dred Scott decision, March 6, 1857

slavery and the Supreme Court's self-inflicted wound

By Frank Brown Latham

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Publish Date

1968

Publisher

F. Watts

Language

eng

Pages

Description:

Relates the background of the Dred Scott case, describes the roles of the principal individuals involved, and discusses the immediate and far reaching effects of this controversial Supreme Court decision.

subjects: Social life and customs

People: Dred Scott (1809-1858)