Constitutional Problems in Maine During the Civil War

Authors

  • David Gold Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/NaN

Keywords:

Dred Scott, Justice Tanney, Joshua Hathaway, Judge Rice, Justice Appleton, Anthony Burns, Israel Washburn, Fugitive Slave Law, Personal Liberty Law, Capt. Raphael Semmes, Joshua Chamberlin Gov. Abner Coburn

Abstract

This article discusses the constitutional issues faced by state judiciaries due to the federal Dred Scott Decision, the Fugitive Slave Act and states’ personal freedom laws.

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Published

1983-01-01

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 3 (1983): Maine History Journal

Section

Articles