The Fiery Trial Summary

The Radical and the republican written by James Oakes, is the author’s deep political analyzation between two well-known figures, Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglass. Oakes gives us the first context clue of what Lincoln and Douglass’s relationship will present to be, when they both had opposite approaches on how to abolish slavery permanently in 1850. Douglass sponsored the radical, Garrisonian reform, while Lincoln was an advocate for the overcautious political approach to problems and affairs. During the next 20 years, the 2 figure heads will shift into the same state of mind, with Douglass progressively identifying the necessity for political guiding rather than ideological purity and Lincoln shifting on issues of race and radical emancipation.

On the first day of class in August, you made us discuss Abraham Lincoln, and whether he still had a right to be honored by Americans today. Many of us argued that because he didn’t entirely support the equality of races, we should essentially take away the credit he is given for emancipating the slaves. (C) At that time, we didn’t know the context of the 1860s, and how divided the country truly was during that the time. This context forces us to re-examine our originally positions formulated without the guide of knowing the details surrounding the history of

With the eruption of the Civil War came one of the biggest tribulations and trials that this country has ever faced, but as we understand the motives of one of the greatest Presidents in American History we can see that the Civil War was inevitable. From his original intentions of merely preserving the Union and holding the country together, to permanently abolishing slavery we can observe why prevailing in the struggle of the Civil War is one of Lincoln’s defining legacies. Thus, as the civil war draws to a close, an old tumultuous era has ended, and a new more prosperous era has

The freedom of America’s slaves has always been accredited to Abraham Lincoln, but he was not always the complete abolitionist as he is commonly portrayed. The “house divided”, as Lincoln depicts it in his famous ‘House Divided’ speech, of the United States during the Civil War, was not always lead towards the freedom of all mankind, and there is sufficient evidence to support this claim. The sixteenth president is most commonly remembered for inducing the courage and determination to end the Civil War, with the Emancipation Proclamation, although when it more closely studied he did not cross the great divide of enslavement vs. freedom with the submittal of that fabled document. When following the many famous quotes and speeches of Lincoln’s life, it appears that he was against all slavery and bondage. At the same time, when more closely examined, the quotes and speeches actually leaned towards his lack of strong opinion on the outcome of slavery. Lincoln is perceived as the most famous revolutionary of American history, but he does not live up to his legacy of being the eradicator of forced servitude.

In the book, The Radical and the Republican: Fredrick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, and the triumph of Antislavery Politics, written by James Oakes connected the politics and the point of views of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass towards the issue of slavery and the emancipation of slaves. Oakes interpretations of both men were very detailed in showing their reason and politics behind their positions they served in society on the topic of slavery. Abraham Lincoln, the republican, and Fredrick Douglass, the radical, two incredibly distinct people, yet both shared similar views towards their hatred on the institution of slavery and their highest hopes for freedom. “How can a relationship so different, yet a like lead to the road to emancipation of the slaves?” Both men had different reasons for their detestation toward slavery, yet both worked to bring the emancipation and fix the injustice regarding the slaves.

It is hard not to agree with David Herbert Donald in his biography of Abraham Lincoln. He does his best to not give his professional opinion of anything and only writes about the topics from which he has proof of. The main ideas that the author has throughout the text is greatly supported with Lincoln’s own papers and from written first-hand accounts of his generation. Donald accounts for the changes of position on slavery and the equality of blacks throughout his presidency. I think that this book is a great depiction of Abrahams Lincoln’s life.

In The Radical and the Republican by James Oakes, the author explains the revolutionary lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. The text explains their trials to help end slavery and how it helped shaped the future of 19th – 20th century America. The book puts into range, the aspect of the politics involving the two men. According to Oakes, both Abraham and Frederick “…hated…slavery…” (Oakes 90). There hatred for slavery rose from different origins and intentions. The text helps communicate the significance of perspective and position when trying to solve a problem in one’s court.

He keeps to the subject very well in this book, making the tone of it objective, keeping his personal views out. The book is written in an undeviating fashion, looking at Lincoln’s relationship with slavery from his early childhood to his death and beyond.

The book, “The Radical and the Republican” by James Oakes, explores the different steps that Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas take towards the issue of slavery and emancipation of slaves. Lincoln being republican and Douglas being a radical reformer, they both have different mind sets on slavery. “Their minds worked differently. Though they both hated slavery, they hated it for different ways and not always for the same reasons.” Oakes focuses on the different positions regarding slavery of both men as well as their views on abolition and emancipation.

The freedom of America’s slaves has always been accredited to Abraham Lincoln, but he was not always the complete abolitionist as he is commonly portrayed. The “house divided”, as Lincoln depicts it in his famous ‘House Divided’ speech, of the United States during the Civil War, was not always lead towards the freedom of all mankind, and there is sufficient evidence to support this claim. The sixteenth president is most commonly remembered for inducing the courage and determination to end the Civil War, with the Emancipation Proclamation, although when it more closely studied he did not cross the great divide of enslavement vs. freedom with the submittal of that fabled document. When following the many famous quotes and speeches of Lincoln’s life, it appears that he was against all slavery and bondage. Although when they are more closely examined, the quotes and speeches actually leaned towards his lack of strong opinion on the outcome of slavery. Lincoln is perceived as the most famous revolutionary of American history, but he does not live up to his legacy of being the eradicator of forced servitude.

The alarming era of slavery, which took place in America, was a source of literary inspiration for many writers, orators and significant characters of the time. Authors like the sixteenth president Abraham Lincoln to victims of slavery as Frederick Douglas, narrated in their works the atrocities and anti-Cristian practices of slavery, with the purpose of bringing its abolition. In this essay, we will talk about how the literature of Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglas, and others authors, influenced into bringing slavery to an end. Abraham Lincoln was born in the southern part of America, in Kentucky State, one of the prominent slave states in the country back then. Even before his presidency, Abraham Lincoln openly used to share his thoughts on anti-slavery movements.

What Foner wants us to get in the intro of the book. Is to show Lincolns points on how slavery is growing and changing throughout his life, and how in fact Lincoln wants to put a change to it. As we know Lincoln was born in 1809 in Kentucky. At the age of seven his family moved to southern Indiana where he will live for most of his childhood. Until around 1830 when his parents would move to Illinois and where Lincoln would live until he assumed the presidency in 1861. What Lincoln explains during his childhood was that slavery was legal in Kentucky. Though, most people who had slaves in Kentucky at that time where urban farmers. Though since Lincoln never really saw slavery in Kentucky since he was so little. He never witnessed it in Indiana

During the Abraham Lincoln’s short time as president, he managed not only to save a nation deeply divided and at war with itself, but to solidify the United States of America as a nation dedicated to the progress of civil rights. Years after his death, he was awarded the title of ‘The Great Emancipator.’ In this paper, I will examine many different aspects of Lincoln’s presidency in order to come to a conclusion: whether this title bestowed unto Lincoln was deserved, or not. In order to fully understand Lincoln, it is necessary to understand the motives that drove this man to action. While some of his intentions may not have been for the welfare of slaves, but for the preservation of the Union,

The research of my paper consists of the well understanding of Abraham Lincoln from his time of his political career to his dying breath. Abraham Lincoln as an individual seem to be misunderstood as person who represented and defended the slaves, however, Lincoln believe in the unity of the country was to be paramount issue over all other issue. As the Civil War rages over, a Union victory was also a victory for African-American, Abraham Lincoln was believed that his stance was shaped through his years of exposure as a senator and president. There is multiple studies by scholars that encompass Lincoln’s constitutionalism and many others that focuses his life and career that envelopes his constitutional analysis such as Daniel Farber and Phillip Paludan. In the book of Lincoln and the Constitution encompasses the studies that other scholar had done as previously mentioned, the author covers what lacked on other research by covering Lincoln’s constitutional thought by spanning his entire lifetime. This analysis covers the authentic studies of the author by covering his credibility and expertise on the subject matter of the research of my paper.

Lincoln’s Assignment It is within our knowledge that Abraham Lincoln has always had a good head on his shoulders. Lincoln has hoped and wished to put an end to slavery since he became the 16th president in March 1861. Lincoln’s desires on ending slavery in the United States was the most profound thing he has ever accomplished in many of our eyes. With all his astonishing achievements, leading and winning the civil war, writing many speeches, and declaring freedom for all people, people of the United States still admire him to this day.