Owen Lovejoy and the Coalition for Equality : Clergy, African Americans, and Women United for Abolition /

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"Antislavery white clergy and their congregations. Radicalized abolitionist women. African Americans committed to ending slavery through constitutional political action. These diverse groups attributed their common vision of a nation free from slavery to strong political and religious values. O...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: Moore, Jane Anne (Author), Moore, William F. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Chicago : University of Illinois Press, [2019]
Subjects:
Lovejoy, Owen, > 1811-1864.
1800-1899
Abolitionists > History > 19th century.
Women abolitionists > History > 19th century.
Abolitionnistes > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Femmes abolitionnistes > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Abolitionists.
Women abolitionists.
History.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Title
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • Acknowledgments
  • Abbreviations
  • Introduction
  • 1. Becoming a Political Abolitionist: 1811-1842
  • 2. Working against Slavery with Churchmen, Women, and Blacks: 1843-1846
  • 3. Responding to Legislative Maneuverings: 1847-1851
  • 4. Organizing a Christian Political Response to Win Elections: 1852-1854
  • 5. Achieving Political Fusion and Winning a Seat in Congress: 1855-November 1857
  • 6. Confronting the Slave Power and Unifying Illinois Republicans: November 1857-November 1859
  • 7. Electing Lincoln and Holding the Party Together: December 1859-June 1861
  • 8. Promoting Emancipation in the Thirty-Seventh Congress: July 1861-August 1862
  • 9. Struggling to Enact Legal and Enduring Equality: Autumn 1862-March 25, 1864
  • Notes
  • Bibliography
  • Index
  • Back Cover

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