Constitutional Development in the South Atlantic States, 1776-1860: A Study in the Evolution of Democracy (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258404499)

Constitutional Development In The South Atlantic States, 1776-1860: A Study In The Evolution Of Democracy is a book written by Fletcher Melvin Green. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the constitutional development in the South Atlantic States of the United States from the year 1776 to 1860. The author examines the evolution of democracy in these states during this period, exploring the various political, social, and economic factors that shaped the region's constitutional development.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the constitutional development in the South Atlantic States. The author begins by discussing the early constitutions of the region and the political structures that were in place during the colonial period. He then goes on to examine the impact of the American Revolution on the region's constitutional development, including the drafting of new state constitutions and the establishment of new political institutions.The author also explores the role of slavery in the region's constitutional development, discussing the debates over the institution of slavery and its impact on the political and economic systems of the South Atlantic States. He analyzes the various constitutional provisions related to slavery, including the infamous ""three-fifths compromise"" and the fugitive slave clause.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of the South Atlantic States in the broader context of American constitutional development. He argues that the region played a crucial role in shaping the evolution of democracy in the United States, and that its constitutional history is an essential part of the nation's broader story.Overall, Constitutional Development In The South Atlantic States, 1776-1860: A Study In The Evolution Of Democracy is an important work of historical scholarship that provides a detailed and nuanced analysis of the constitutional development of the South Atlantic States during a critical period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Fletcher Melvin Green
ISBN-10: 1258404494
ISBN-13: 9781258404499
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 06/23/2012
Pages: 344
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.38lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d