Georgia and State Rights: A Study of the Political History of Georgia, From the Revolution to the Civil War, With Particular Regard to Federal Relations (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Ulrich Bonnell Phillips

 
9781333666927: Georgia and State Rights: A Study of the Political History of Georgia, From the Revolution to the Civil War, With Particular Regard to Federal Relations (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book delves into the complex political history of Georgia, focusing on the years between the American Revolution and the Civil War, with a particular emphasis on how the state's relationship with the federal government evolved. The author traces the development of Georgia's political identity, shaped by events such as the adoption of the Federal Constitution, disputes over western lands, and the ongoing struggle with Native American tribes for control of territory. The book examines the rise of important political figures like James Jackson and George M. Troup, whose actions and ideologies greatly impacted Georgia's political landscape. The author explores the roots of the state's strong belief in its own sovereignty, arguing that this principle informed Georgia's approach to issues such as the Yazoo land scandal and the expulsion of the Cherokee people from their ancestral lands. By dissecting the complexities of Georgia's political evolution, the book provides valuable insights into the origins of sectionalism and the seeds of conflict that would ultimately lead to the Civil War.

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