Tag: States’ rights

The Dred Scott Decision (1857) Explained

The Dred Scott Decision of 1857 denied African Americans citizenship and reinforced the institution of slavery in the United States.

The Tariff of Abominations (1828) Explained

The Tariff of Abominations (1828) was a highly controversial protective tariff passed by the United States Congress that led to sectional tensions and ultimately contributed to the Nullification Crisis.

The Antifederalists Explained

The Antifederalists were a group of individuals who opposed the ratification of the United States Constitution.

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