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Overview
Slave or citizen? This was the key question that Dred Scott brought to the United States Supreme Court in May of 1857. Within these pages, author D.J. Herda examines the ideas and arguments behind this landmark case. Presented in a lively, thought-provoking overview, Herda brings to life the people, the case, and the fateful decision that upheld the legality of slavery.
Describes the people involved on both sides of the famous Supreme Court case, regarding whether or not slaves had rights as citizens of the United States.