By Examining the Missouri Compromise,what Can One Learn About Slavery

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Essay

By examining the Missouri Compromise,what can one learn about slavery as a political issue in the United States during the early nineteenth century?

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Definitions:

Taney's Arguments

Refer to the judicial opinions and reasoning of Roger B. Taney, the fifth Chief Justice of the United States, particularly associated with the Dred Scott v. Sandford case which denied citizenship to African Americans.

Nature of Citizenship

Refers to the relationship between an individual and a state in which the individual owes allegiance to the state and in turn is entitled to its protection and the rights and responsibilities defined by the state's law.

Congressional Races

Contests for election to the United States Congress, comprising both the House of Representatives and the Senate, with candidates vying to represent specific geographic districts or states.