The right to hold slaves was a property right; since Congress could not interfere with a man's property rights, it could not prohibit slavery in the … - John A. Garraty

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The right to hold slaves was a property right; since Congress could not interfere with a man's property rights, it could not prohibit slavery in the territories.

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About John A. Garraty

John A. Garraty (July 4, 1920 – December 19, 2007) was an American historian and biographer.

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Alternative Names: John Arthur Garraty

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