... America as he thought them to be created equal, citing the Declaration of Independence, but thought it unrealistic as even opponents of slavery in the North were absolutely opposed to a full integration of freed slaves, or viewed integration, at least, quite skeptically. However, his decisions would not only be based on his stance on race, but also his political stance on ... ...

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... emancipation Proclamation and the constitutional amendments and federal troop occupation of ht southern states that followed, provide the legal changes necessary for African Americans to enter the political arena as full participants for the first time and ushered in the period of Reconstruction. During this period, African American males achieved the right to register and vote, and they were elected and ... ...

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