Speeches at the Constitutional Convention by Robert Smalls
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"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 Throughout his addresses, Smalls employs historical references, logic, and emotional appeals to contest discriminatory laws and advocate for fair voting practices, imploring the convention members to create a constitution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.)
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| Author | Smalls, Robert, 1839-1915 |
|---|---|
| Compiler | Smalls, Sarah V., 1863-1920 |
| 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 www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E660: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900) |
| Subject | African Americans -- Suffrage |
| Subject | South Carolina. Constitutional Convention (1895) |
| Subject | African Americans -- Politics and government |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63610 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-63610-8 |
| Release Date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 296 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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