The Absolute Equality of All Men Before the Law, the Only True Basis of

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

1333034547 / 9781333034542

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Print on Demand. This book is an address by Illinois politician, William M. Dickson, on policy directions supporting civil equality for African Americans following the Civil War. Published a few months after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, Dickson’s speech argues for the rights of emancipated slaves and the enfranchisement of African Americans. The author posits equal protection under the law as the only true basis for Reconstruction and asserts that this policy is in accordance with “the higher sentiments” of a democratic society and is thus the most likely policy to succeed. Dickson pits himself against the views of those who advocate leaving the defeated Southern states to govern themselves, predicting that such a policy would simply allow rebel elements to regroup and reassert their former power. Instead, the author advocates for a policy of enfranchisement and the admission of loyal Southern representatives into the Federal government to offset the votes of former slave owners and prevent a reversal of Reconstruction policies. Throughout, Dickson grounds his arguments in the principles of the Declaration of Independence and the inherent rights endowed to all persons, regardless of race or condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…

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Title
The Absolute Equality of All Men Before the Law, the Only True Basis of
Author
William M. Dickson
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication year
2018
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New
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print-on-demand item
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Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
1333034547
ISBN 13
9781333034542
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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