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The Most Sacred Right

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Votes and Voices: The Struggle for Equality

This chapter explores the vital role of voting rights in the fight for liberty and equality during the Reconstruction era, particularly for African Americans. It highlights the advocacy of figures like Frederick Douglass, the impact of the 15th Amendment, and the backlash from white supremacists against this transformative push for a more inclusive society.

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