Race and the Constitution in the Nineteenth Century.

Franklin, John Hope

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Publication Date: 1988

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Race and the Constitution in the Nineteenth Century.

Franklin, John Hope

Update on Law-Related Education, v12 n3 p8-13 Fall 1988

Examines the impact of race on 19th century politics and social order. Discusses the denial of voting rights and due process to free Blacks prior to the Civil War and the "unkept promises" of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Lists books on the 19th century Black experience and identifies significant individuals in Black history. (GEA)

Descriptors: Black History, Black Studies, Citizenship Education, Constitutional History, Due Process, Equal Protection, Instructional Materials, Law Related Education, Secondary Education, Social Studies, United States Government (Course), United States History, Voting Rights

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Speeches/Meeting Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Fourteenth Amendment; United States Constitution

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