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The Relations of the Federal Government to Slavery

The Relations of the Federal Government to Slavery

Paperback

Black American HistoryCivil War Period (1850-1877)General Political Science

ISBN10: 1023217384
ISBN13: 9781023217385
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 54
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.11 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Relations of the Federal Government to Slavery, delivered as a political speech by Joseph K. Edgerton in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on October 30th, 1860, offers a vital snapshot of pre-Civil War America. This meticulously prepared print edition presents Edgerton's perspective on the contentious issue of slavery and its intricate relationship with the federal government.

As campaign literature from a pivotal moment in American history - just before the 1860 election - this work provides insight into the political ideologies surrounding abolitionism. Readers interested in the history of the Civil War period, African American history, and the evolving landscape of conservatism and liberalism in the 19th century will find this speech a valuable primary source. Edgerton's address illuminates the complex debates and tensions that ultimately led to the nation's greatest conflict. His words offer a window into the past, revealing the arguments and beliefs that shaped the course of American history.

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Civil War Period (1850-1877)