Condition of the American Colored Population, and of the Colony at Liberia
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| Author | American Colonization Society |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 11025887 |
| Title | Condition of the American Colored Population, and of the Colony at Liberia |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Condition of the American Colored Population, and of the Colony at Liberia" is a historical account produced by a group associated with the American Colonization Society, likely written in the early 19th century. This work analyzes the condition of African Americans in the United States, alongside discussions regarding the colony established in Liberia as a potential refuge for free blacks. The book primarily focuses on the statistics concerning the slave population, their civil disabilities, and their intellectual and moral conditions at the time. The text presents various facts and figures about the enslaved people in the United States, detailing their population growth and the legal restrictions they faced, including the lack of rights and educational opportunities. It also examines the experiences of free blacks, noting the societal prejudices and legal disabilities they encountered. Additionally, the narrative includes observations about the colony in Liberia, highlighting the opportunities for agricultural development and a flourishing community of free blacks. The author advocates for the colonization movement as a means to improve the plight of African Americans while asserting that the establishment of Liberia could positively influence both the African American population and broader perceptions of their humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | African Americans -- Colonization -- Africa |
| Subject | Enslaved persons -- United States -- Social conditions |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58570 |
| Release Date | Dec 30, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 57 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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