The Supreme Court (2020)
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The Dred Scott Decision: A Turning Point in American History
This chapter explores the Dred Scott case, highlighting the legal struggles of an enslaved man seeking freedom and the Supreme Court's controversial ruling that denied citizenship to Black individuals. It examines the ripple effects of the decision on national politics, the rise of the Republican party, and the evolving tensions that contributed to the Civil War.
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