Slavery and the Constitution

Name: Slavery and the Constitution
Author: William I. Bowditch

By William I. Bowditch

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An abolitionist polemic and legal analysis that examines religious defenses of slavery, the moral and religious condition and instruction of enslaved people, practices including denial of legal marriage, internal trafficking, and punishment of runaways, and the duties of masters as presented by clergy; it then argues that slaveholding is always wrong and scrutinizes constitutional language, framers' intent, government practice, and judicial exposition to conclude that no lasting political union with slaveholders is acceptable.

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William I. Bowditch

William I. Bowditch was an American author and advocate known for his work on the complex relationship between slavery and constitutional law in the United States. His notable book, "Slavery and the Constitution," explores the legal and moral implications of slavery as framed by the U.S. Constitution. Bowditch's writings contribute to the discourse on civil rights and the historical context of slavery, reflecting the tensions and debates that shaped American society. Through his scholarship, he provides valuable insights into the legal frameworks that governed slavery and its enduring impact on American history.

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