What was the primary impact of Blackstone's Commentaries in the U.S.?
Influenced the Declaration of Independence
Cited in Supreme Court decisions
Used as a textbook in schools
Led to new laws
Answer
Cited in Supreme Court decisions, Blackstone's Commentaries significantly influenced the development of American law. Its comprehensive analysis of English common law provided a framework for legal reasoning and interpretation, shaping the legal principles and doctrines adopted by the U.S. legal system.
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