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Reading Response #21 Major Problems ch. 12 (Document #1: The State Colored…
Reading Response #21 Major Problems ch. 12
Document #1: The State Colored Convention Addresses the people of Alabama
"Color can no longer be pleaded for the purpose of curtailing privileges, and every public right, privilege and immunity is enjoyable by every individual member of the public." (395)
African American delegates warning white Alabamians against voting against the new party under reconstruction
They have every intention and right to claim their rights
insistent in their believe that 9/10 of the black people in Alabama will support the Republican party, and provide reasons
Expresses hopes of prosperity for the African American population in Alabama
Reality does not align with ideals expressed in this address
Document #2: Former Governor James L. Orr Defends South Carolina's Republican Government
Orr is asked if he believes black men are more susceptible to being taken advantage of by "wily white men" considering their lack of education, Orr says that susceptibility can be applied to black and white men in that position
Questions being asked of Orr are mostly concerning the status of black people in this new government, he speaks to the fact that he is in support of their statuses
Document #3: Representative Robert B. Elliot of South Carolina Demands Federal Civil Rights
"Sir, equality before the law is now the broad, universal, glorious rule and mandate of the Republic." (400)
"[This bill] Proposes to enforce the constitutional guarantee against inequality and discrimination by appropriate legislation. It does not seek to confer new rights, nor place rights conferred by state citizenship under the protection of the United States, but simply to prevent and forbid inequality and discrimination on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude." (400)
Document #4: Representative Alexander White of Alabama Defends "Carpetbaggers"
the south is not responsible or carpetbaggers
carpetbaggers have become involved politically in the South
Those in the south do not appreciate the efforts of the carpetbaggers, and see them as invaders in their own land and economy
Document #5: Albert T. Morgan of the Mississippi Recalls His Achievements as Sheriff
Towns in ruin were rebuilt
county highways and bridges were rebuilt and completed
a new courthouse was built
railroad had failed to come to town but it was not a major issue
On almost all improvements, their party hs been a complete unit