Political Abolitionism in Wisconsin, 1840-1861
Author | : Michael J. McManus |
Publisher | : Kent State University Press |
Total Pages | : 316 |
Release | : 1998 |
ISBN-10 | : 0873386019 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780873386012 |
Rating | : 4/5 (19 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Political Abolitionism in Wisconsin, 1840-1861 by : Michael J. McManus
Download or read book Political Abolitionism in Wisconsin, 1840-1861 written by Michael J. McManus and published by Kent State University Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study of political abolitionism in Wisconsin between 1840 and 1861 demonstrates the importance of slavery-related issues in bringing on the political crises of the 1850s and the American Civil War. It shows Wisconsin as having been comparatively radical on slavery and race-related issues.