Vermont Women, Native Americans & African Americans: Out of the Shadows of History

by Cynthia D. Bittinger

Book Overview

In the earliest days of America's founding, Vermont stands out: a consitution that banned slavery outright and allowed those without land the right to vote, created a fertile ground for those cast aside in neighboring states--women, native american and african american people--to thrive and to to lead.

Vermont's constitution, drafted in 1777, was one of the most enlightened documents of its time, but in contrast, the history of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1609492625
• ISBN13: 9781609492625
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.0"