According to Stevens, what obstacles make it difficult or impossible for formerly enslaved African Americans to achieve real independence?

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Amiah

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7 September, 17:39

According to Stevens, what obstacles make it difficult or impossible for formerly enslaved African Americans to achieve real independence?

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Mylie Ewing · Answer 1

economic and educational backwardness

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Thaddeus Stevens was representative of the State of Pennsylvania in the 1860s. A prominent Radical republican he fought for the equality of African Americans throughout his life. He led the crusade for universal education and Pennsylvania became the first state to provide free education. He not only acknowledged the economic and educational backwardness of African Americans but consistently fought to overcome them.