Articles related to "Slaveholding"

The Confederate constitution was a rewrite of the U.S. Constitution from a Southern perspective.

An attempt to coax the South into firing the first shots of the Civil War failed to secure the tenuous border states.

In his novel The Known World, Edward P. Jones presents an intricate story full of complex moral themes. Jones's writing techniques increase the power of the novel.

A revolutionary plan that would become the blueprint of the new national government

Early colonial history documents the diversity of faith traditions seeking to establish safe havens in which to practice their beliefs free from persecution.

Henry Clay's resolutions sparked hot debate on the role of Congress in permitting or limiting slavery in the newly acquired territories from Mexico.

The quick growth and early success of James Buchanan played an infamous role in the growth of the United States during the first half of the nineteenth century.

Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe has numerous characters and moves between many story lines. Here is a breakdown of the principal characters and their roles.