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Eighty secessionist and autonomy movements and their stories are gathered in one spot for the first time ever. In this looking-glass version of U.S. history students and researchers will read about states that prefered to not join the Union, islanders who declare their independence to prove a political point, Native Americans trying to remain free from White domination, and Utopians seeking to create a new and more perfect society apart from the old. All entries conclude with suggested further readings and relevant Web sites. The work is cross-referenced and fully indexed.Erwin, James L. is the author of 'Declarations of Independence Encyclopedia of American Autonomous And Secessionist Movements', published 2006 under ISBN 9780313332678 and ISBN 0313332673.
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