"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.
Content Note
Dred and Harriet--free or slave? -- A history of slavery -- Suing for freedom -- To the Supreme Court -- To court again -- The court's decision -- After Dred Scott -- Abraham Lincoln acts -- The reconstruction years -- Civil rights since Dred Scott -- Questions to consider -- Primary source documents -- Chronology -- Chapter notes.