Research Paper

Celia, a Slave

Westward expansion (1820s & 1850s)

What lands are opening?

Why are people moving?

Debates over Kansas

Those involved in Celia’s trial

Judge, Jury, Lawyers, etc.

State laws of Missouri since 1819 (note all laws you see)

(name of law(s), if available, and what the law(s) did)

Federal laws concerning free or slave since 1819 (note all laws you see)

(name of law(s), if available, and what the law(s) did)

(Laws can include acts, compromises, policies, Supreme Court rulings)

Things to Note…