Conscription, Charity, and Citizenship in the Early Republic: The Shaker Campaign for Alternative Service

The War of 1812 ignited a fierce debate in New York about the rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizens in wartime. Two counties in the Upper Hudson River Valley (Rensselaer and Columbia) openly revolted against Governor Daniel D. Tompkins's draft of local militiamen. In September 1812,...

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Subtitles:Forum on Christian Minorities in the Early American Republic
Main Author: Dorsey, Jennifer Hull 1969- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press [2016]
In: Church history
Year: 2016, Volume: 85, Issue: 1, Pages: 140-149
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B New York (State) / War of 1812 / Shakers / Military service / Discussion / Geschichte 1812
RelBib Classification:CG Christianity and Politics
KBQ North America
KDG Free church
TJ Modern history
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