Sectionalism and Party Politics in Alabama, 1819-1842: A Dissertation (1919)

""Sectionalism and Party Politics in Alabama, 1819-1842: A Dissertation"" is a historical study written by Theodore Henley Jack and published in 1919. The book explores the political landscape of Alabama during the early 19th century, specifically from the state's founding in 1819 to the early 1840s. Jack examines how sectionalism, or the divide between different regions of the state, impacted political parties and elections during this period. He focuses on the development of the Democratic and Whig parties in Alabama, as well as the emergence of the Nullification Party and other smaller political groups. The book also delves into the social and economic factors that influenced political attitudes and behavior in Alabama during this time. Jack analyzes the role of slavery, economic development, and religion in shaping political beliefs and allegiances. Overall, ""Sectionalism and Party Politics in Alabama, 1819-1842"" provides a comprehensive look at the early political history of Alabama and sheds light on the complex dynamics that shaped the state's political landscape during this formative period.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.