Slavery and Citizenship: The Dred Scott Case - Library Binding

by D. J. Herda (Author)

In 1857, a slave sued for his freedom, and lost. Readers will take an in-depth look at what some call the worst Supreme Court decision in history. The author also looks at the aftermath of the case, including the Civil War, and the great changes in the United States on the issue of slavery. Included are questions to consider, primary source documents, and a chronology of the case.