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The Struggle for Black Enfranchisement: A History of American Politics and Political Economy

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The Two Reconstructions: The Struggle for Black Enfranchisement (American Politics and Political Economy Series)

by Richard M. Valelly

4.2 out of 5

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The struggle for black enfranchisement in the United States has been a long and arduous one, marked by both progress and setbacks. From the Reconstruction era to the Jim Crow era to the Civil Rights Movement, African Americans have fought for the right to vote and participate fully in American democracy.

This book tells the story of that struggle, from its origins in the abolitionist movement to its culmination in the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It examines the political, economic, and social forces that have shaped the struggle for black enfranchisement, and it analyzes the successes and failures of that struggle.

The book argues that the struggle for black enfranchisement is not simply a story of race, but also a story of class and power. It shows how the denial of voting rights to African Americans has been used to maintain white supremacy and economic inequality.

The book concludes by arguing that the struggle for black enfranchisement is not over. It calls for continued efforts to ensure that all Americans have the right to vote and participate fully in American democracy.

Chapter 1: The Origins of the Struggle for Black Enfranchisement
Chapter 2: The Reconstruction Era
Chapter 3: The Jim Crow Era
Chapter 4: The Civil Rights Movement
Chapter 5: The Voting Rights Act of 1965
Chapter 6: The Legacy of the Struggle for Black Enfranchisement

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“The Struggle for Black Enfranchisement is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of race and democracy in the United States. It is a well-written and well-researched book that provides a comprehensive overview of the struggle for black enfranchisement from the Reconstruction era to the present day.”

—Eric Foner, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Reconstruction: America’s Unfinished Revolution, 1863–1877

“The Struggle for Black Enfranchisement is a timely and important book. It provides a valuable historical context for the ongoing debate over voting rights in the United States.”

—Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness

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The Two Reconstructions: The Struggle for Black Enfranchisement (American Politics and Political Economy Series)

by Richard M. Valelly

4.2 out of 5