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2. Alienation: December 1865–March 1867
Allen C. Guelzo
in Reconstruction: A Very Short Introduction
The Radical Republicans arrived in Washington for the opening of Congress on December 4, 1865 with two major weapons in their hands: one was the party caucus and the other was the lopsided ...
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5. Debate
Allen C. Guelzo
in Lincoln: A Very Short Introduction
‘Debate’ describes the debates between Lincoln and Stephen Douglas leading up to the legislative elections in 1858. Although Douglas was re-elected, Lincoln had come within an ace of ...
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6. Emancipation
Allen C. Guelzo
in Lincoln: A Very Short Introduction
‘Emancipation’ explains how Lincoln responded to the secessionist crisis. The Confederates had seceded in order to avoid being coerced into emancipation. Presidents had no constitutional ...
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Lincoln: A Very Short Introduction
Allen C. Guelzo
Lincoln: A Very Short Introduction explores the problems that confronted Lincoln and liberal democracy — equality, opportunity, the rule of law, slavery, freedom, and ...
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