Dig: Settler Empire w/ Aziz Rana
Jacobin Radio
Jacksonian Politics and the Dred Scott Case
This chapter explores the historical implications of the Dred Scott Supreme Court decision, highlighting its foundations in settler rights and the protection of enslavers' interests. It examines the evolving role of the Supreme Court within the context of Jacksonian politics and the broader societal dynamics leading to the Civil War.
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