Symbols of Freedom: Slavery and Resistance Before the Civil War

by Matthew J. Clavin

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How American symbols inspired enslaved people and their allies to fight for true freedom

In the early United States, anthems, flags, holidays, monuments, and memorials were powerful symbols of an American identity that helped unify a divided people. A language of freedom played a similar role in shaping the new nation. The Declaration of Independence's assertion "that all men are created equal," Patrick Henry's cry of "Give me liberty,...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1479823244

ISBN13:9781479823246

Release Date:June 2023

Publisher:New York University Press

Length:288 Pages

Weight:1.35 lbs.

Dimensions:1.3" x 6.0" x 9.1"

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History Political Science Politics & Social Sciences Social Science Social Sciences

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