The Christiana Riot and the Treason Trials of 1851: An Historical Sketch by Hensel
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| Author | Hensel, W. U. (William Uhler), 1851-1915 |
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| LoC No. | 15014719 |
| Title | The Christiana Riot and the Treason Trials of 1851: An Historical Sketch |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Christiana Riot and the Treason Trials of 1851: An Historical Sketch" by W.U. Hensel is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the events surrounding the violent Christiana Riot in Pennsylvania, focusing on the complexities of the Fugitive Slave Law and the resulting treason trials that followed. It aims to offer a comprehensive perspective on the conflicting ideologies present during that turbulent period in American history. The opening of this historical sketch sets the stage for the examination of the 1851 Christiana Riot, outlining the author's intent to explore the events impartially, acknowledging the various perspectives of those involved. It describes the social and legal climates leading up to the riot, where tensions between pro-slavery and anti-slavery groups ignited conflict. The author introduces key figures involved, including slave owners and abolitionists, and shares insights into the societal conditions that spurred the riot, emphasizing how personal motivations often intersected with broader ideological battles over slavery in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| LoC Class | F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States |
| Subject | Riots -- Pennsylvania -- Christiana |
| Subject | Christiana (Pa.) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57021 |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 69 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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