| Description |
xv, 336 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [267]-273) and index. |
| Contents |
Somerset's journey sparks the American Revolution -- The tinderbox -- Virginia responds to the Somerset Decision -- The Virginia Resolution unites the Colonies and leads to the First Continental Congress in 1774 -- John Adams supports the South on slavery -- Colonies claim independence from Parliament -- The immortal ambiguity "all men are created equal" -- The Articles of Confederation reject Somerset and protect slavery -- The lure of the West : slavery protected in the Territories -- Deadlock over slavery in the Constitutional Convention -- A slave-free Northwest Territory -- Cementing the bargain : ratification by Virginia and the First Congress -- How then should we view the Founding Fathers? |
| Subject |
Slavery -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
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United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes.
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African Americans -- History -- To 1863.
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| Added Author |
Blumrosen, Ruth G.
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| ISBN |
1402204000 (alk. paper) |
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