Dig: Settler Empire w/ Aziz Rana
Jacobin Radio
Contrasting Abolitionist Ideologies on the U.S. Constitution
This chapter explores the conflicting ideologies of prominent abolitionists during the Civil War and Reconstruction era, focusing on Frederick Douglass's interpretation of the Constitution as anti-slavery and William Lloyd Garrison's rejection of it as a pro-slavery document. The discussion highlights how these differing views shaped black political thought and influenced the broader American political landscape during this pivotal time.
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