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Bleeding Kansas: Contested Liberty in the Civil War Era,Used
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Few people would have expected bloodshed in Kansas Territory. After all, it had few slaves and showed few signs that slavery would even flourish. But civil war tore this territory apart in the 1850s and 60s, and 'Bleeding Kansas' became a forbidding symbol for the nationwide clash over slavery that followed.Many freestate Kansans seemed to care little about slaves, and many proslavery Kansans owned not a single slave. But the failed promise of the KansasNebraska Actwhen fraud in local elections subverted the settlers' right to choose whether Kansas would be a slave or free statefanned the flames of war. While other writers have cited slavery or economics as the cause of unrest, Nicole Etcheson seeks to revise our understanding of this era by focusing on whites' concerns over their political liberties. The first comprehensive account of 'Bleeding Kansas' in more than thirty years, her study reexamines the debate over slavery expansion to emphasize issues of popular sovereignty rather than slavery's moral or economic dimensions.The freestate movement was a coalition of settlers who favored black rights and others who wanted the territory only for whites, but all were united by the conviction that their political rights were violated by nonresident voting and by Democratic presidents' heavyhanded administration of the territories. Etcheson argues that participants on both sides of the Kansas conflict believed they fought to preserve the liberties secured by the American Revolution and that violence erupted because each side feared the loss of meaningful selfgovernance.Bleeding Kansas is a gripping account of events and peoplerabblerousing Jim Lane, zealot John Brown, Sheriff Sam Jones, and othersthat examines the social milieu of the settlers along with the political ideas they developed. Covering the period from the 1854 KansasNebraska Act to the 1879 Exoduster Migration, it traces the complex interactions among groups inside and outside the territory, creating a comprehensive political, social, and intellectual history of this tumultuous period in the state's history.As Etcheson demonstrates, the struggle over the political liberties of whites may have heightened the turmoil but led eventually to a broadening of the definition of freedom to include blacks. Her insightful reexamination sheds new light on this era and is essential reading for anyone interested in the ideological origins of the Civil War.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Bleeding Kansas: Contested Liberty in the Civil War Era'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the political liberties of settlers in Kansas during the 1850s and 60s, highlighting how conflicts over self-governance and popular sovereignty contributed to the violence known as 'Bleeding Kansas'.
- Q: Who is the author of the book and what is her focus? A: The author, Nicole Etcheson, focuses on revising the understanding of the 'Bleeding Kansas' era by emphasizing the political rights of whites and the implications of the Kansas-Nebraska Act on local governance.
- Q: What historical period does the book cover? A: The book covers the historical period from the 1854 Kansas-Nebraska Act through the 1879 Exoduster Migration, examining the complex interactions and conflicts in the Kansas Territory.
- Q: What unique perspective does Nicole Etcheson offer in her analysis? A: Nicole Etcheson offers a unique perspective by arguing that the motivations behind the violence were rooted in concerns over political liberties rather than solely economic or moral issues related to slavery.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in Civil War history? A: Yes, this book is suitable for anyone interested in Civil War history, as it provides essential insights into the ideological origins of the conflict and the social dynamics of the time.
- Q: What condition is the book in and what does it include? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', which generally indicates that it may show some signs of wear but is still intact and readable.
- Q: How many pages does 'Bleeding Kansas: Contested Liberty in the Civil War Era' have? A: The book has a total of 384 pages, providing a comprehensive account of the events and people involved in the Kansas conflict.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easier to handle compared to hardcover editions.
- Q: When was this book published? A: This book was published on January 29, 2004, making it a recent addition to historical literature on the topic.
- Q: What is the significance of 'Bleeding Kansas' in American history? A: The significance of 'Bleeding Kansas' lies in its representation of the intense national conflict over slavery and governance, serving as a precursor to the broader Civil War and highlighting the struggles for political and social rights.