The South Alone, Should Govern the South : And African Slavery Should Be Controlled (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1330713192 / ISBN 13: 9781330713198

Edité par Forgotten Books Okt 2018, 2018

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Synopsis :

The South Alone, Should Govern the South: And African Slavery Should Be Controlled explores a perspective on secession, state rights, and the future of slavery in the United States. Through speeches, resolutions, and commentary, it presents a case for a united Southern response to political power in the North and the federal government.

Readers will encounter historical arguments centered on the rights of Southern states, the idea of a separate Confederacy, and the push to protect and organize around slavery as a political and economic system. The text draws on contemporary platform language and notable voices to illustrate how the South framed its goals and strategic options during a period of intense national conflict.

• Understand the key claims about states’ rights and the interpretation of federal power regarding slavery in territories.


• See how resolutions and political rhetoric framed potential remedies, from reform within the Union to secession.


• Explore references to the Democratic party, the Republican platform, and prominent figures of the era.


• Gain insight into the strategic and economic arguments used to advocate for a Southern Confederacy.

Ideal for readers of 19th‑century American history and political rhetoric who want to see the arguments that shaped the era’s debates about slavery, union, and state sovereignty.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The South Alone, Should Govern the South : ...
Éditeur : Forgotten Books Okt 2018
Date d'édition : 2018
Reliure : Taschenbuch
Etat : Neu