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The last point I thought worth noting of is the fact that African-American women, who could not vote, still took political events and issues to heart as if they themselves had any kind of a say to make their political ideals known. Through the men in their lives these women were able to make their political sentiments know though, by viewing “African-American men’s vote as equally theirs…as a collective possession.” In this sense African-American women took extreme measures to ensure that “their” vote voted “right” for the Republican Party. “Women reportedly initiated sanctions against men who voted Democratic. Some women left their Democratic husbands.” I found the notion of actually leaving and avoiding men who voted Democratic rather harsh. I understand that they wanted to vote Republican, for Lincoln’s party, because that is who gave them their “freedom” but actually chastising men for voting “wrong” is a bit extreme, I feel.--Morgan | The last point I thought worth noting of is the fact that African-American women, who could not vote, still took political events and issues to heart as if they themselves had any kind of a say to make their political ideals known. Through the men in their lives these women were able to make their political sentiments know though, by viewing “African-American men’s vote as equally theirs…as a collective possession.” In this sense African-American women took extreme measures to ensure that “their” vote voted “right” for the Republican Party. “Women reportedly initiated sanctions against men who voted Democratic. Some women left their Democratic husbands.” I found the notion of actually leaving and avoiding men who voted Democratic rather harsh. I understand that they wanted to vote Republican, for Lincoln’s party, because that is who gave them their “freedom” but actually chastising men for voting “wrong” is a bit extreme, I feel.--Morgan | ||
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| + | I thought that this article was excellent! It mostly astounded me that everything was news to me; I could not remember having studied any of the details Brown presented in the article at any time in my history schooling, kindergarten through college. Brown presented large amounts of information and numerous varying viewpoints, but admirably refused to simplify anything. The most intriguing points for me included the idea of a collective freedom and political power, and the examples of armed women accompanying their husbands to the polls to ensure that their vote was cast correctly and fairly. The selflessness of the black Richmonders in creating their tight-knit community was amazing to read about, and the confusion with which it was received (i.e. Aunt Judy) was sad and shameful. --Sarah Smethurst | ||
