The Dred Scott Case Reconsidered: The Legal and Political Context in Missouri
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The Dred Scott Case Reconsidered: The Legal and Political Context in Missouri
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This article looks at the Dred Scott Case and provides a comprehensive account of its legal and political context in Missouri. "From 1824 to 1841 the Missouri Supreme Court balanced the rights of slaveholders and slaves and demonstrated respect for free state law." Missouri Supreme Court decisions were often favorable to slaves. Slave law of the day in Missouri is explained.
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Creator: Boman, Dennis
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2000-10-01
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The American Journal of Legal History
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Vertical File: Dred Scott Decision
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This document is not available online. You may come to the Missouri Valley Room to view it or request a photocopy from the Library's Document Delivery service. http://www.kclibrary.org/copy-requests
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