Emancipation and Emigration A Plan to Transfer the Freedmen of the South to the Government Lands of the West by The Principia Club

Language: EnglishPublished: October 5, 2012

Subjects:

African Americans History 1877-1964 Sources

Bookshelves:

History - General History - American

Authors:

Anonymous

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In the wake of the Civil War, a transformative vision emerged for the freedmen of the South. "Emancipation and Emigration: A Plan to Transfer the Freedmen of the South to the Government Lands of the West" by The Principia Club presents a bold proposal for relocating freed African Americans to unclaimed government lands in the West. This document intricately weaves together themes of opportunity and self-determination, emphasizing the importance of land ownership as a means to achieve true freedom. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this work invites readers to explore the intersection of emancipation and migration during a pivotal era in American history. Discover the aspirations and challenges faced in the quest for a new beginning.