S5E17 - Black Reconstruction in America: Episode 12
May 27, 2020•53 min•Season 5Ep. 17
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Summary
The hosts delve into the critical role of formerly enslaved Black people in ending slavery, detailing the rise of benevolent societies and plans for free labor during the Civil War. They critique Abraham Lincoln's reluctance to emancipate slaves, portraying his Emancipation Proclamation as a strategic military necessity rather than a moral imperative. The discussion emphasizes how Black agency on the ground, rather than political will, truly drove the shift towards freedom and ultimately helped the Union win the war, despite widespread Northern opposition.Episode description
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