ISBN:
1476636346
,
9781476636344
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (vii, 241 pages)
,
illustrations
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
305.800973
Keywords:
Racism Political aspects
;
History
;
Slavery Government policy
;
History
;
Slavery Political aspects
;
History
;
Race relations ; Political aspects
;
Slavery ; Political aspects
;
Racism ; Political aspects
;
History
;
Slavery ; Government policy
;
United States Race relations
;
Political aspects
;
History
;
United States
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
"From the very inception of the United States, few issues have been so divisive and defining as American slavery. Even as the U.S. was founded on principles of liberty, independence and freedom, slavery advocates and sympathizers positioned themselves in every aspect of American influence. Over the centuries, the characterization of early American figures, legislation and party platforms has been debated. The author seeks to clarify often unanswered--or ignored--questions about notable figures, sociopolitical movements and their positions on slavery. From early legislation like the Fugitive Slave Law of 1793 to Reconstruction and the rise of the Ku Klux Klan, this book explores the background of some of America's most controversial moments. Spanning the first American century, it offers a detailed chronology of slavery and racism in early U.S. politics and society."--
Abstract:
Part I: Slavery, Political Parties, and the Supreme Court -- 1. A Pill Too Bitter to Swallow -- 2. The Most Oppressive Dominion -- 3. The Greatest Political Evil -- 4. "A Slave, and Not a Citizen." -- Part II: Politics During the Civil War Years -- 5. Let Us Cross Over the River -- 6. The Age of the Copperheads, 1862-1863 -- 7. Copperhead Resistance, 1864-1865 -- Part III: Politics During Reconstruction -- 8. Parties in Conflict -- The Johnson Administration -- 9. Presidents Grant and Hayes and the Ku Klux Klan -- Chapter Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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