Emancipation and Emigration by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title Emancipation and Emigration
A Plan to Transfer the Freedmen of the South to the Government Lands of the West by The Principia Club
Note Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Emancipation and Emigration" by Anonymous is a historical account published in the late 19th century, specifically in 1878. The book outlines a plan aimed at relocating the freedmen of the Southern United States to government lands in the Northern and Western territories. It discusses the socio-political challenges faced by African Americans post-Civil War and the need for a systematic approach to promote their emigration as a means to secure their civil and political rights. The content of the book is primarily a response to the frustrations of freedmen who, despite their legal emancipation, continue to experience systemic oppression and disenfranchisement in the South. It advocates for the formation of an organized movement to assist freedmen in settling on fertile land where they can establish independent lives, free from the violence and prejudice prevalent in Southern states. The work also addresses the dangers of remaining in the oppressive South and emphasizes the potential for a better future through collective emigration. Overall, it serves both as a manifesto for the rights of freedmen and a practical guide for relocating to a more equitable society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E660: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900)
Subject African Americans -- History -- 1877-1964 -- Sources
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EBook-No. 40946
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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