The Slavery Question
Liberty, Equality, and Politics in the Early American Republic examines the complex and often contentious debates over slavery in the early American republic. Landrum argues that the issue of slavery was not simply a moral or legal question, but a political one as well. He examines the various political strategies employed by both pro- and anti-slavery forces, and how these strategies shaped the course of the debate. He also looks at the role of the federal government in the slavery debate, and how the issue of slavery was ultimately resolved. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the slavery debate in the early American republic, and offers valuable insight into the political dynamics of the period.
By John M. Landrum · First published 1860 · Genre: Non-Fiction, History, Political Science · 10,568 words
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Mr. LANDRUM said:
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- Work type: Article
- Author: John M. Landrum
- Date: 1860 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Non-Fiction, History, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy
- Length: 10,568 words
- Structure: 1 section, 80 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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- Non-Fiction — The book is a factual account of the history of slavery in the United States.
- History — The book is a detailed account of the history of slavery in the United States.
- Political Science — The book examines the political implications of slavery in the United States.
- Sociology — The book examines the social implications of slavery in the United States.
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Slavery · Speeches in Congress · United States · admitted · chairman · citizens · clause · constitution · country · forefathers · free · government