"Contraband" camps and the Development of African American politics during the American Civil War.

Laura Gillespie

Research output: Working paper

Abstract

This paper explores the experience of formerly enslaved people and their increased politicization during the American Civil War in the "contraband" or refugee camps that were established behind Union army lines.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusUnpublished - 10 Apr 2021

Keywords

  • Black history
  • Contraband camps
  • African American politics
  • Activism

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