1809-1858

By examining the case of Dred Scott from start to finish, students will better understand the impact of Dred Scott v. Sandford on antebellum America.

Explores the life and legacy of Harriet Robinson Scott, an enslaved woman who fought for her right to freedom with her husband, Dred Scott, when they sued their slaveholder and brought their case all the way to the United States Supreme Court.

"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.

"Eleven-year-old Eliza Scott isn't a slave, but she's not free, either. For one thing, her father, the famous Dred Scott, is suing his master for her family's freedom. But Eliza is also caught up in other overwhelming struggles-- a devastating cholera epidemic, the wrath of a rich and resourceful slave catcher, and the worst fire in St. Louis history. Will Eliza be willing and able to pay the price for freedom?"--OCLC.

Provides details of the 1846 lawsuit filed by African-American slave, Dred Scott, who maintained that he gained his freedom when his owner brought him to a free state; and describes the decision made by the U.S. Supreme Court.

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.

Describes the people involved on both sides of the famous Supreme Court case, regarding whether or not slaves had rights as citizens of the United States.

Text and accompanying black and white photographs describe the people involved on both sides of the famous Supreme Court case, regarding whether or not slaves had rights as citizens of the United States.

Tells the story of the Dred Scott Supreme Court case, provides background on Scott's life, and discusses the case's impact on slavery and significance in American history.

Details the various trials of the Dred Scott case and discusses its impact on the issue of slave rights in the context of United States politics and the Civil War.