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In May 1861, the Kentucky state legislature passed an ordinance declaring its neutrality, which Governor Beriah Magoffin confirmed four days later. Kentucky?s declaration and ultimate support for the Union stood at odds with the state?s social and cultural heritage; after all, Kentucky was a slave state and enjoyed deep and meaningful connections to the new Confederacy. Much of what has been written to explain this curious choice concludes Kentucky harboured strong Unionist feelings, but here in Divided Loyalties: Kentucky?s Struggle for Armed Neutrality in the Civil War, James Finck persuasively argues that the Commonwealth did not support neutrality out of its deep Unionist?s sentiment. In fact, it was Kentucky?s equally divided loyalties that brought about its decision to remain neutral. Both Unionists and Secessionists would come to support neutrality at different times when they felt their side would lose. Along the way, Dr. Finck examines the roles of the state legislature, the governor, other leading Kentuckians, and average citizens to understand how Kentuckians felt about the prospects of war and secession, and how bloodshed could be avoided. The finely styled prose is built upon a foundation of primary sources including letters, journals, newspapers, government documents and published reports. By focusing exclusively on one state, one issue, and one year, Divided Loyalties provides a level of detail that will deeply interest both Kentuckians and Civil War enthusiasts alike. AUTHOR: James Finck was raised in Virginia where he developed a love of the Civil War. He taught history at the University of Texas, and currently teaches American history at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma where he lives with his wife and three young children. SELLING POINTS: An in-depth study of the twelve months from November 1860 to November 1861 that decided Kentucky?s fate 12 b/w photographs & 3 maps
| Foreword | p. ix |
| Introduction and Acknowledgments | p. xiii |
| Kentucky's Political System: 1840 to 1860 | p. 1 |
| The Presidential Election: October to November 1860 | p. 19 |
| Secession, Slavery, and Economic Prosperity November 1860 to February 1861 | p. 41 |
| Choosing Sides: January to February 1861 | p. 57 |
| Compromise: January to April 1861 | p. 77 |
| Neutrality: March to May 1861 | p. 93 |
| Border Conventions and Lincoln Guns: April to May 1861 | p. 109 |
| The Struggle to Remain Neutral: May to June 1861 | p. 133 |
| The End of Neutrality: July to September 1861 | p. 157 |
| After Neutrality: September to December 1861 | p. 175 |
| Appendix. Proclamations, Speeches, Party Platforms, and Other Documents | p. 197 |
| Bibliography | p. 231 |
| Index | p. 237 |
| List of Photos | |
| Abraham Lincoln | p. 2 |
| Henry Clay | p. 5 |
| Stephen Douglas | p. 22 |
| John Bell | p. 25 |
| Beriah Magoffin | p. 44 |
| Warner Underwood | p. 63 |
| Jefferson Davis | p. 65 |
| John C. Crittenden | p. 80 |
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ISBN: 9781611211023
ISBN-10: 1611211026
Audience:
General
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 216
Published: 19th May 2012
Dimensions (cm): 22.9 x 15.2
x 2.3
Weight (kg): 0.567
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