Adlai Stevenson I fought for which side during the Matson Trial?
Pro-slavery
Anti-slavery
Neutral
The trial does not exist
Answer
The Anti-slavery side had Adlai Stevenson I as a prominent advocate during the Matson Trial. This historic trial revolved around the legal battle over the status of enslaved individuals who had sought freedom by fleeing to free territory. Stevenson fiercely opposed the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850, advocating for the emancipation and liberty of individuals unjustly subjected to bondage.
The Illustrious Vice President: Uncover the Legacy of Adlai Stevenson I
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