The Slaves' Gamble: Choosing Sides in the War of 1812

by Gene Allen Smith

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Images of American slavery conjure up cotton plantations and African American slaves locked in bondage until the Civil War. Yet early on in the nineteenth century the state of slavery was very different, and the political vicissitudes of the young nation offered diverse possibilities to slaves. In the century's first two decades, the nation waged war against Britain, Spain, and various Indian tribes. Slaves played a role in the military operations,...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0230342086

ISBN13:9780230342088

Release Date:January 2013

Publisher:Palgrave MacMillan

Length:257 Pages

Weight:1.08 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 6.5" x 9.4"

Related Subjects

Abolition African-American Studies Discrimination & Racism History Race Relations Social Science Social Sciences Specific Demographics

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