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The politics of slavery, fiery national debates fueled by the slave economy, Linda Jacobs Altman ; foreword by Henry Louis Gates, Jr

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The politics of slavery, fiery national debates fueled by the slave economy, Linda Jacobs Altman ; foreword by Henry Louis Gates, Jr
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 124-125) and index
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index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The politics of slavery
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
53938195
Responsibility statement
Linda Jacobs Altman ; foreword by Henry Louis Gates, Jr
Series statement
Slavery in American history
Sub title
fiery national debates fueled by the slave economy
Summary
Explains how both politics and the economy influenced America's decisions on slavery
Table Of Contents
The beginnings of American slavery -- From servants to slaves -- Slavery and the founding freedoms -- Compromise and the Constitution -- Slavery in a growing nation -- Missouri and the westward expansion -- Slavery and manifest destiny -- North and South : a clash of cultures -- The road to disunion
Target audience
pre adolescent
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