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Congress and the crisis of the 1850s

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Corporate Authors:	ebrary, Inc, United States Capitol Historical Society
Other Authors:	Finkelman, Paul, 1949-, Kennon, Donald R., 1948-
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Athens : Published for the United States Capitol Historical Society by Ohio University Press, c2012.
Series:	Perspectives on the history of Congress, 1801-1877.
Subjects:	United States. > Congress > History > 19th century. Slavery > United States > Extension to the territories. Slavery > Political aspects > United States > History > 19th century. Slavery > United States > Legal status of slaves in free states. Fugitive slaves > Legal status, laws, etc. > United States. Slavery > Law and legislation > United States > History > 19th century. Sectionalism (United States) > History > 19th century. United States > Politics and government > 1815-1861. Electronic books.
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