My Maine; No. 23: Maine statehood and the consequences of compromise

Authors

Brian Purnell Dr.

Source

Portland Monthly

Date

9-2018

Pages

107-108

Abstract

As Maine's Bicentennial approaches, this piece expresses an opinion on Maine's role in perpetuating slavery by agreeing to the Missouri Compromise. It recommends remembering the true history of our state and those politicians who opposed the Missouri Compromise.

Subjects

Slavery, Abolition, Civil War, Union, Martin Kinsley, Joshua Cushman, Ezekiel Whitman, Enoch Lincoln, James Parker

Recommended Citation

Purnell, Brian Dr., "My Maine; No. 23: Maine statehood and the consequences of compromise" (2018). Maine News Index – Portland Monthly. 2310.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_portmonthly/2310