TY - BOOK AU - Harrison,Lowell H. TI - The antislavery movement in Kentucky /Lowell H. Harrison SN - 9780813157832 AV - E445 .A585 2015 PY - 2015/// CY - Lexington PB - The University Press of Kentucky KW - African Americans KW - Kentucky KW - History KW - Antislavery movements KW - Enslaved persons KW - Biography KW - Electronic Books N1 - 2; Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; 1 The Peculiar Institution; 2 The Early Opposition; 3 The Pivotal Years; 4 The Determined Opponents; 5 Blacks Against Slavery; 6 Free at Last; Notes; A Note to Readers; Index; 2; b N2 - As one of only two states in the nation to still allow slavery by the time of the Thirteenth Amendment in 1865, Kentucky's history of slavery runs deep. Based on extensive research, The Antislavery Movement in Kentucky focuses on two main antislavery movements that emerged in Kentucky during the early years of opposition. By 1820, Kentuckians such as Cassius Clay called for the emancipation of slaves -- UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=938374&site=eds-live&custid=s3260518 ER -