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Documents of the General Assembly of Indiana, Vol. 1 - Softcover

At The Forty-Third Regular Session, Begun On The Fifth Of January, A. D. 1865

 
9781332076789: Documents of the General Assembly of Indiana, Vol. 1

Synopsis

Investigate the key socio-cultural, political, and economic issues of Indiana during the Civil War era in this fascinating historical examination of the state’s role and response to the national conflict. Outlining the major challenges of the war, such as the establishment of the State Debt Sinking Fund and the management of the public debt, the author presents an in-depth look at the development of Indiana’s system for educating its citizenry. The book also examines the political landscape of the time, including the allocation of funds for state institutions as well as the way in which the state addressed the needs of minority populations and the establishment of separate schools for the education of colored children. The author also makes a compelling case for the admittance of colored persons as witnesses in court cases involving white defendants. Through a meticulous analysis of the historical record, this book unveils the complex dynamics of Indiana during the Civil War, presenting original insights into the state’s governance, social relations, and long-term societal development.

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