PDF The Liberty Party; 1840-1848: Antislavery Third-Party Politics in the United States (Antislavery; Abolition; and the Atlantic World) by Reinhard O. Johnson in History

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During Reconstruction; former abolitionists in the North had a golden opportunity to pursue true racial justice and permanent reform in America. But after the sacrifice made by thousands of Union soldiers to arrive at this juncture; the moment soon slipped away; leaving many whites throughout the North and South more racist than before. Edward J. Blum takes a fresh look at the reasons for this failure in Reforging the White Republic; focusing on the vital role that religion played in reunifying northern and southern whites into a racially segregated society. A blend of history and social science; Reforging the White Republic offers a surprising perspective on the forces of religion as well as nationalism and imperialism at a critical point in American history.