A Concise History, of the Efforts to Obtain an Extension of Suffrage in Rhode Island

By Jacob Frieze

Book Overview

""A Concise History Of The Efforts To Obtain An Extension Of Suffrage In Rhode Island: From The Year 1811 To 1842"" is a historical account written by Jacob Frieze and published in 1912. The book documents the efforts made by various groups and individuals to extend suffrage in Rhode Island during the period from 1811 to 1842. It covers the political, social, and economic factors that influenced the struggle for suffrage, including the rise of the industrial revolution, the emergence of new political parties, and the growth of the abolitionist movement. Frieze provides a detailed analysis of the key players involved in the suffrage movement, including women's rights advocates, labor unions, and African American activists. The book also examines the opposition to the suffrage movement, including the conservative forces that sought to maintain the status quo. Overall, ""A Concise History Of The Efforts To Obtain An Extension Of Suffrage In Rhode Island"" provides a comprehensive and insightful account of the struggle for suffrage in one of America's oldest states.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165902370
• ISBN13: 9781165902378
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"