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  • Essay / Return to the Dred Scott affair - 572

    I. BIBLIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:1. BREYER, STEPHEN G. “A Look Back at the Dred Scott Decision.” Journal of Supreme Court History 35.2 (2010): 110-121. Historical reference center. Internet. May 13, 2014.2. I know this article comes from a scholarly journal because it comes from the Journal Of Supreme Court History. All articles are peer-reviewed by the journal's editorial board after submission. The Journal Of Supreme Court History is dedicated to the perseverance and education of all about the history and heritage of the Court.3. The author is an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court. Breyer was nominated by President Bill Clinton in 1994 to serve on the Supreme Court. The author is a highly credible source. Having served on the Supreme Court, I would say he is more than qualified to speak on the subject.II. FIND THE SOURCE:4. I chose this topic because it is a very controversial case in the history of the Supreme Court. I wanted to know more about the people involved in the case and what motivated their decision. I also wanted to know more about the legality and...