The Northwest Ordinance : constitutional politics and the theft of native land / Robert Alexander ; foreword by Staughton Lynd.
2017
KF364.N67 A54 2017 (Mapit)
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The Northwest Ordinance : constitutional politics and the theft of native land / Robert Alexander ; foreword by Staughton Lynd.
Imprint
Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2017]
Description
viii, 215 pages : maps ; 23 cm
Formatted Contents Note
The year 1787 had started
Meanwhile in Philadelphia
Beginning with the Treaty of Lancaster
Now back to the Constitutional Convention
A brief history of the United Illinois and Wabash Land Company
Under the Articles of Confederation
Philadelphia in July
History of the Anti-Slavery Clause
New York in July
Treaty at the mouth of the great Miami
Back to Philadelphia
Logan's Raid
Conclusion: back in New York.
Meanwhile in Philadelphia
Beginning with the Treaty of Lancaster
Now back to the Constitutional Convention
A brief history of the United Illinois and Wabash Land Company
Under the Articles of Confederation
Philadelphia in July
History of the Anti-Slavery Clause
New York in July
Treaty at the mouth of the great Miami
Back to Philadelphia
Logan's Raid
Conclusion: back in New York.
Summary
"Because of the the Northwest Ordinance, passed by Congress in July 1787, the western lands acquired from Great Britain were divided into slave and free states, a compromise which precipitated the Civil War. Drawing on contemporary letters and documents, this detailed analysis re-examines the Ordinance and how Congress silently permitted the South's "peculiar institution" to move westward"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-207) and index.
Location
STA
Call Number
KF364.N67 A54 2017
Language
English
ISBN
9781476665191 softcover alkaline paper
1476665192 softcover alkaline paper
1476665192 softcover alkaline paper
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