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South to Freedom: Runaway Slaves to Mexico and the Road to the Civil War,Used
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A brilliant and surprising account of the coming of the American Civil War, showing the crucial role of slaves who escaped to Mexico.The Underground Railroad to the North promised salvation to many American slaves before the Civil War. But thousands of people in the southcentral United States escaped slavery not by heading north but by crossing the southern border into Mexico, where slavery was abolished in 1837.In South to Freedom, historian Alice L. Baumgartner tells the story of why Mexico abolished slavery and how its increasingly radical antislavery policies fueled the sectional crisis in the United States. Southerners hoped that annexing Texas and invading Mexico in the 1840s would stop runaways and secure slavery's future. Instead, the seizure of Alta California and Nuevo Mxico upset the delicate political balance between free and slave states. This is a revelatory and essential new perspective on antebellum America and the causes of the Civil War.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'South to Freedom'? A: 'South to Freedom' explores the journey of runaway slaves who escaped to Mexico before the American Civil War, highlighting the impact of these escapes on U.S. politics and the abolition of slavery in Mexico.
- Q: Who is the author of 'South to Freedom'? A: The book is written by historian Alice L. Baumgartner.
- Q: When was 'South to Freedom' published? A: 'South to Freedom' was published on November 10, 2020.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does 'South to Freedom' have? A: 'South to Freedom' contains 384 pages.
- Q: What historical events does 'South to Freedom' discuss? A: The book discusses the abolition of slavery in Mexico, the Underground Railroad, and the political tensions leading up to the Civil War in the United States.
- Q: Is 'South to Freedom' suitable for academic research? A: Yes, 'South to Freedom' provides a well-researched perspective on antebellum America and can be a valuable resource for academic research.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'South to Freedom' is sold as a new item.
- Q: Does 'South to Freedom' cover the reasons for the abolition of slavery in Mexico? A: Yes, the book explains why Mexico abolished slavery and the implications of its antislavery policies on the United States.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for 'South to Freedom'? A: The book is geared towards readers interested in American history, the Civil War, and the experiences of enslaved individuals.