Discussion on American Slavery by George Thompson and Robert J. Breckinridge
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"Discussion on American Slavery" by George Thompson and Robert J. Breckinridge is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This text presents a detailed debate between Thompson, an advocate for the abolition of slavery, and Breckinridge, a delegate from the Presbyterian Church in the U.S., regarding the moral and social implications of slavery in America. The main topic of the book revolves around the justifications and arguments concerning slavery, as well
as the responsibilities of both Americans and Britons in addressing this contentious issue of human rights. At the start of the book, the culmination of correspondence between Thompson and Breckinridge lays the groundwork for their much-anticipated debate in Glasgow, Scotland. The introductory sections establish the context and urgency surrounding the issue of slavery in America during the 1830s, with both speakers articulating their views on the roles of Christian morality and societal obligation in this debate. Breckinridge expresses his hesitations about participating in the discussion, while Thompson is eager to defend his anti-slavery stance and confront the beliefs held by American ministers and slaveholders. This sets the stage for a rhetorical conflict where both men engage deeply with the ethical implications of slavery, seeking to persuade the public and uphold their respective arguments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Thompson, George, 1804-1878 |
|---|---|
| Author | Breckinridge, Robert J. (Robert Jefferson), 1800-1871 |
| Title | Discussion on American Slavery |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Slavery -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32500 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-32500-2 |
| Release Date | May 23, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 488 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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