Advancing Utah’s bid for statehood with a practical, resource-driven plan and a governing blueprint. This edition presents the memorial of a constitutional convention, outlining why a permanent state government is seen as essential for Utah’s growth. It blends a vision of economic development with a framework for civil rights, education, and justice.
The document argues that Utah’s rich mineral wealth, growing agriculture, and expanding mining and manufacturing sectors demand stable state institutions. It notes large mineral deposits, silver mines, coal from the Wasatch region, and other resources that could shape the territory’s future. It also highlights the territory’s progress in farming, canals, and rail connections, suggesting statehood would attract capital and encourage orderly development.
- A detailed case for statehood, tied to practical governance and economic growth.
- Provisions for minority representation, impartial suffrage, and universal public education.
- A proposed constitution and ordinance, plus the process for ratification and election of state officers.
- Context on how Utah’s resources and population position it for lasting prosperity.
Ideal for readers of American history, constitutional development, and 19th-century western expansion.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the events leading up to the admission of Utah as the 45th state in the Union in 1896. It includes an 1872 memorial drafted by a convention of Utah citizens, which presented their case for statehood and outlined their proposed constitution, including provisions for minority representation, impartial suffrage, and equal educational facilities. The author provides historical context, exploring the legal and political struggles faced by Utah's citizens in their quest for statehood, and examines the significance of theæåºç宪æ s provisions, which would have introduced progressive reforms had they been adopted. This book is not just a dry legal document, it offers valuable insights into the complexities of American governance and the evolving nature of civil rights in the 19th century. 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 9781334847332_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334847332
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)