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The Chicago Common Council and the Fugitive Slave law of 1850. An Address Read Before the Chicago Historical Society at a Special Meeting Held January

The Chicago Common Council and the Fugitive Slave law of 1850. An Address Read Before the Chicago Historical Society at a Special Meeting Held January

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Civil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 1019947659
ISBN13: 9781019947654
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This speech explores the ways in which the Chicago Common Council responded to the passage of the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850, which required Northerners to aid in the capture and return of escaped slaves. The author argues that the Council played a significant role in resisting this unjust law, and notes the ways in which their actions reflect broader debates about slavery and the Constitution in the years leading up to the Civil War. History buffs and legal scholars alike will appreciate this insightful exploration of an important moment in American history.

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