Discussion - How does he connect the past (1863)

Discussion-Questions4

Answer at least two of the questions

Please indicate which questions you are answering, and separate each into its own paragraph. At least 6 sentences!

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Questions:

· How does he connect the past (1863) with the present (1963)?

· Explain these concepts of the "check," the "promissory note" and "insufficient funds."

· In what ways is this speech a reflection of the successes and failures of Reconstruction?

· How does he use America's ideals, as professed in its founding documents?

Answer at least two of the questions

Please indicate which questions you are answering, and separate each into its own paragraph. At least 6 sentences!

Mississippi Black Code:

Questions:

· What are the goals of the vagrancy statutes and who do they seek to control?

· Why do white people incur substantially larger punishments throughout these laws?

· Who is authorized to enforce these employment laws?

· Why create so many situations in which African Americans can be fined?

· What is the overall intent and effect of these black codes?