The early debate over slavery and the Constitution comes alive in this primary-source collection. It gathers official state documents from 1789 to 1845, with expert notes, to illuminate how different states framed the Union and its laws.
Published as part of State Documents on Federal Relations, this edition presents resolutions, debates, and responses that reveal the tensions between state sovereignty and federal power during the nation's formative years.
Ideal for readers of American history, political history, and primary-source documentation who want a grounded view of how states engaged with federal relations in the era of slavery.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a meticulously compiled collection of state documents from the United States in the 19th century. The documents included explore the nuanced evolution of slavery-related laws and public discourse. These include resolutions, laws, debates, and speeches from various state legislatures, offering a detailed record of the shifting attitudes towards slavery in the years leading up to the Civil War. These documents illuminate the intense debates over slavery's expansion, the controversy surrounding the abolitionist movement, and the growing sectional divisions that ultimately led to the nation's most profound conflict. This book offers a rich resource for scholars and anyone seeking to understand the complex history of slavery and its impact on the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334022128_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334022128
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