The Negro in American History: A taste of freedom, 1854-1927Mortimer Jerome Adler Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation, 1969 - African Americans Vol. 1, A taste of freedom, 1854-1927. Vol. 2, Slaves and masters, 1567-1854. Vol. 3, New Your, New York. |
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... held before 1860 the plight of the slave was always given special emphasis . Although delegates to the meetings held between 1865-1900 were often middle - class persons , much attention always was given to the plight of the most ...
... held before 1860 the plight of the slave was always given special emphasis . Although delegates to the meetings held between 1865-1900 were often middle - class persons , much attention always was given to the plight of the most ...
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... Held in the City of Alexandria , August 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 1865. Alexandria , 1865 , pp . 21-22 . ] We , the undersigned members of a convention of colored citizens of the state of Virginia , would respectfully represent that , although we ...
... Held in the City of Alexandria , August 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 1865. Alexandria , 1865 , pp . 21-22 . ] We , the undersigned members of a convention of colored citizens of the state of Virginia , would respectfully represent that , although we ...
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... held a huge rally in Springfield , Illinois , to protest Lincoln's policies . Republican leaders , heartened by the victories of Gettysburg and Vicksburg , decided to hold a counter - rally in support of the administration . They asked ...
... held a huge rally in Springfield , Illinois , to protest Lincoln's policies . Republican leaders , heartened by the victories of Gettysburg and Vicksburg , decided to hold a counter - rally in support of the administration . They asked ...
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