A. "The Meaning of Freedom"
African American explored the potential of freedom by stating they would bear the burdens of citizenship and preserve, protect, and defend the country in any way. But if they were to fight for the countries preservation they should be given rights and total freedom. Their desires and ambitions were to be as free as white Americans. They wanted to work, have equal rights and no longer be judged.
Analysis and Debate
1. John Q.A. Dennis did not want his children suffer under the control of their owner. When he became a free man he asked the secretary of war, Edwin M. Stanton permission to take his children and set them free. He wanted to be with and take care of his family as any free man does.
2. Ex-slaves wanted their marriages to be legalized because they wanted the union with their mate to be recognized. If they could fight in war and risk their lives for this country, they should be allowed marry.
3. Blacks deserved voting rights because......
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