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Dred Scott and the Problem of Constitutional Evil (Cambridge Studies on the American Constitution)

Dred Scott and the Problem of Constitutional Evil (Cambridge Studies on the American Constitution)

by Mark A. Graber

First published: July 3, 2006

Description

A new interpretation of the constitutional law and politics of slavery. The Taney Court's conclusions that former slaves could not be American citizens and that slavery could not be banned in American territories was constitutionally sound, contrary to many opinions.

Subjects

Constitutional law, united states Slavery, united states, history Slavery Law and legislation History Trials, litigation Legal status of slaves in free states Constitutional history
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