Excerpt from Report of the Select Committee on Slavery, the Dred Scott Decision, and the Action of the Federal Government Thereon, Submitted Thursday, Nov. 18, 1858
In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be prt.l served, and no feet tried by a. Jury shall be otherwise reexamined in any Court of the United States than according to the rules of the common law.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the debates over slavery and the free states which arose out of the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 and the Dred Scott case of 1857, exploring their significant impact on the United States. It places these controversies within the broader context of the struggle for human rights and equality, and reveals how deeply the question of slavery divided the nation and led to the Civil War. By analyzing the rhetoric used by politicians, judges, and citizens, the author uncovers the deep-seated beliefs about race and freedom that shaped the era. This book sheds light on a pivotal period in American history, offering valuable insights into the complexities of slavery and the challenges faced by those fighting for justice. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780260172518_0
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