Dark Bargain: Slavery, Profits, and the Struggle for the Constitution
Dark Bargain examines the pivotal role of slavery and profits in the struggle to draft the U.S. Constitution. It reveals how economic interests and regional tensions over bondage influenced the framers' debates and ultimate compromises, reshaping our understanding of America's founding.
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Dark Bargain delves into the intricate relationship between slavery, economic profits, and the creation of the U.S. Constitution. It examines how these forces influenced the framers' decisions during the Constitutional Convention.
The narrative highlights the struggles and negotiations among delegates as they balanced regional interests, particularly those tied to the institution of slavery and southern agricultural economies.
Through historical analysis, the book uncovers the economic motivations that underpinned key constitutional provisions, offering insight into the document's origins.
This work provides a critical perspective on how profit-driven compromises shaped the nation's foundational legal framework.
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