Harriet Robinson Scott: From the Frontier to Freedom

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CONTENTS A LETTER FROM DUCHESS 4 CHAPTER ONE Slavery on the Frontier 6 CHAPTER TWO The Scott Family 16 CHAPTER THREE The Battle in the Courts 24 CHAPTER FOUR The Final Decision 34 Fast Facts 42 Stop and Think 44 Glossary 45 Online Resources 46 Learn More 46 About the Authors 47 Index 48
Harriet Robinson Scott: From the Frontier to Freedom

Harriet Robinson Scott: From the Frontier to Freedom

Harriet Robinson Scott was an enslaved woman who fought for her right to freedom. Harriet and her husband, Dred Scott, sued their slaveholder. They brought their case all the way to the US Supreme Court. Harriet Robinson Scott: From the Frontier to Freedom explores Harriet's life and legacy. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

About This Book

By: Samantha S. Bell, Duchess Harris
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Published by: Core Library an imprint of ABDO Publishing
9-12Age Range
5.4 AR
46Pages
PeopleSubject
760LLexile
45-60 minsReading Time
SGuided Reading
QFountas & Pinnell
40DRA