This book explores the interrelated themes of modernization and slavery, issues that created reform movements in the North, defensive sectionalism in the South, social disruption, and a general failure of political leadership. During this period the Union underwent the increasing strains of uneven social and economic development. Modernization and slavery provide the backdrop for the action and reaction of northern and southern players who sought but ultimately failed to allow an accommodation that would let competing social and economic institutions coexist.
- ISBN10 0882958615
- ISBN13 9780882958613
- Publish Date 8 January 2013
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Harlan Davidson Inc
- Format Paperback
- Pages 196
- Language English