Dred Scott Case
Learn about one of the most influential Supreme Court cases in the history of the United States. The Dred Scott Case of 1856 dealt with a slave who fought for freedom because he had lived in states where slavery was illegal. Scott lost the case, which caused severe criticism from the then-Republican Party, and was a major component in Lincoln becoming elected. With this online exhibition from the University Library at Washington University in St. Louis, check out actual documentation from the case (as well as transcripts). You can also catch up with a timeline and related links.
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