The Great Questions of the Times Exemplified in the Antagonistic Principles Involved in the Slaveholders' Rebellion Against Democratic Institutions as Well as Against the National Union; as set Forth in the Speech of the Hon. Lorenzo Sherwood ... Deliver

<p>The Great Questions of the Times offers a valuable contemporary perspective on the American Civil War. Through the speech of Hon. Lorenzo Sherwood this pamphlet originally published in 1862 examines the core principles at stake in the conflict. It frames the slaveholders' rebellion not merely as an act of secession but as a fundamental challenge to democratic institutions and the very fabric of the National Union.</p><p>This work provides insight into the political and ideological debates that defined the era. It serves as a primary source document for understanding the arguments surrounding slavery states' rights and the preservation of the Union during one of the nation's most turbulent periods. It will be of considerable interest to historians and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the causes and consequences of the Civil War.</p><p>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 was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>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.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. 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.</p>