Slavery, Freedom, and Expansion in the Early American West

Examines how the demands of western settlers, the potential of western disunion, and local, popular politics determined the fate of slavery and freedom in the West between 1790 and 1820. This book demonstrates that local political contests and geopolitical realities were responsible for determining slavery's fate in the West.

Examineaza modul in care cererile colonistilor occidentali, potentialul dezbinarii occidentale si politica locala si populara au determinat soarta sclaviei si a libertatii in Occident intre 1790 si 1820. Aceasta carte demonstreaza ca concursurile politice locale si realitatile geopolitice au fost responsabile pentru determinarea soartei sclaviei. in vest.