Slavery

"Slavery: What it was, what it has done, what it intends to do," offers a vital historical perspective on one of the most contentious issues in American history. This meticulously prepared edition presents the "Speech of Hon. Cydnor B. Tompkins, of Ohio," delivered before Congress during a pivotal era leading up to the Civil War. Tompkins's address directly confronts the institution of slavery, dissecting its past impact, its present realities, and its potential future consequences for the United States. A significant contribution to the understanding of slavery and abolitionism, this historical text illuminates the political and social climate of the time. Tompkins's words provide firsthand insight into the debates surrounding slavery, offering a window into the complex arguments and moral questions that gripped the nation. This speech serves as a valuable resource for anyone studying the Civil War period, African American history, and the enduring legacy of slavery in the American South. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.