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LoC No.: 91898223
Title:
Speeches at the Constitutional Convention
With the Right of Suffrage Passed by the Constitutional Convention
Note: Robert Smalls was an African American delegate to the South Carolina constitutional convention of 1895. He argued against proposed restrictions on the franchise and against discriminatory provisions on miscegenation and interracial marriages, but lost.
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Produced by Charlene Taylor, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Speeches at the Constitutional Convention" by Robert Smalls is a historical account compiled in the late 19th century, circa 1896. The book presents a collection of speeches made during the South Carolina Constitutional Convention, particularly focusing on the pivotal issues of voting rights and racial equality. Smalls, a noted African American leader, voiced significant concerns regarding the potential disenfranchisement of Black citizens, advocating for their rights within the context of a politically charged atmosphere. The book showcases Smalls's impassioned speeches that candidly address the injustices faced by the African American community in South Carolina. He argues against the disfranchisement initiatives that sought to limit Black voting rights under the guise of educational and property requirements. Throughout his addresses, Smalls employs historical references, logic, and emotional appeals to contest discriminatory laws and advocate for fair voting practices, imploring the convention members to create a constitution that represents justice and equality for all. His speeches highlight not only the legal struggles of the time but also the broader social dynamics of race relations in America following the Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Smalls, Robert, 1839-1915
Compiler: Smalls, Sarah V., 1863-1920
EBook No.: 63610
Published: Nov 3, 2020
Downloads: 159
Language: English
Subject: African Americans -- Suffrage
Subject: South Carolina. Constitutional Convention (1895)
Subject: African Americans -- Politics and government
LoCC: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 91898223
Title:
Speeches at the Constitutional Convention
With the Right of Suffrage Passed by the Constitutional Convention
Note: Robert Smalls was an African American delegate to the South Carolina constitutional convention of 1895. He argued against proposed restrictions on the franchise and against discriminatory provisions on miscegenation and interracial marriages, but lost.
Credits:
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Speeches at the Constitutional Convention" by Robert Smalls is a historical account compiled in the late 19th century, circa 1896. The book presents a collection of speeches made during the South Carolina Constitutional Convention, particularly focusing on the pivotal issues of voting rights and racial equality. Smalls, a noted African American leader, voiced significant concerns regarding the potential disenfranchisement of Black citizens, advocating for their rights within the context of a politically charged atmosphere. The book showcases Smalls's impassioned speeches that candidly address the injustices faced by the African American community in South Carolina. He argues against the disfranchisement initiatives that sought to limit Black voting rights under the guise of educational and property requirements. Throughout his addresses, Smalls employs historical references, logic, and emotional appeals to contest discriminatory laws and advocate for fair voting practices, imploring the convention members to create a constitution that represents justice and equality for all. His speeches highlight not only the legal struggles of the time but also the broader social dynamics of race relations in America following the Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Smalls, Robert, 1839-1915
Compiler: Smalls, Sarah V., 1863-1920
EBook No.: 63610
Published: Nov 3, 2020
Downloads: 159
Language: English
Subject: African Americans -- Suffrage
Subject: South Carolina. Constitutional Convention (1895)
Subject: African Americans -- Politics and government
LoCC: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.