What shall we do with the Negro?

Name: What shall we do with the Negro?
Author: Paul D. Escott

Lincoln, white racism, and Civil War America

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Consulting a broad range of contemporary newspapers, magazines, books, army records, government documents, publications of citizens' organizations, letters, diaries, and other sources, Paul D. Escott examines the attitudes and actions of Northerners and Southerners regarding the future of African Americans after the end of slavery. -- From publisher description.

Politics and governmentRace relationsWhitesCivil rightsRacismPolitical and social viewsRelations with African AmericansRaceAttitudesSlavesEmancipationAfrican Americans