The Future of the Colored Race in America by William Aikman

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Author Aikman, William, 1824-1909
Title The Future of the Colored Race in America
Being an article in the Presbyterian quarterly review of July, 1862
Note Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Future of the Colored Race in America" by William Aikman is a historical account written during the early 1860s, amid the American Civil War. This work explores the implications of emancipation and the status of the African American population in the United States in light of the prevailing socio-political context. Aikman's writing delves deeply into the intersection of race, society, and the morality of slavery, making a case for the future of the colored race in America as intrinsically linked to the broader themes of liberty and justice. In this book, Aikman examines the foundations of slavery in America and its effects on both the enslaved and the society that perpetuates it. He argues that the future of the colored people is tied to a forthcoming liberation that would elevate them to a place of citizenship and equality. The work contemplates the challenges faced in the aftermath of emancipation, including issues of social integration and the economy, as well as the significance of African Americans in shaping their destiny. Aikman also discusses the possibility of colonization as a solution to the racial question, ultimately suggesting that the best future for the black population may lie in returning to Africa, but acknowledges the potential for rapid advancement and integration in America. Through thoughtful analysis, Aikman presents a complex view of race relations during a transformative period in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Subject African Americans
Subject Slavery -- United States
Category Text
EBook-No. 4055
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 27, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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