missouri compromise

Traces the story of slavery in America's history from 1776 through the Missouri Compromise, covering the general acceptance of slavery in colonial America, how human bondage was reevaluated during the American Revolution, how the future of slavery was shaped by decisions that the founding fathers made, and whether the Civil War was a result of those decisions.

"Understanding slave states and free states is important in understanding the period of time surrounding the Civil War. The Missouri Compromise also played a key role in this time period. Readers of this . . . book will gain . . . knowledge on these topics. Accounts of specific moments and events help readers understand how these things helped lead to the Civil War"--Provided by publisher.

"In 1857, a slave sued for his freedom and lost ... 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. Also included are questions to consider, primary source documents, and a chronology of the case"--Amazon.com.

"Explains the Missouri Compromise and its impact"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an overview of the "Dred Scott v. Sandford" case that led to the Supreme Court decision in 1857 that congressional regulation of slavery in the territories was unconstitutional, and that African-Americans had no rights under the Constitution, and includes a selection of related documents.

Discusses the events during the time Missouri was striving for statehood and the issue of slavery in the 19th century in the United States.

An account of the Missouri Compromise of 1820 which banned slavery above the latitude of Missouri's southern border except for the state of Missouri itself.

Traces the history of the Missouri Compromise, describing the events that led to the legalization of slavery in some states and discussing how its passage led the country into the Civil War.