American civil war Quote by Alexander H. Stephens
“Our new government is founded upon exactly the opposite idea; its foundations are laid, its corner- stone rests, upon the great truth that the negro is not equal to the white man; that slavery subordination to the superior race is his natural and normal condition. This, our new government, is the first, in the history of the world, based upon this great physical, philosophical, and moral truth.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Cornerstone Address, 1861
The Confederacy claimed racial hierarchy as its foundation, justifying slavery.
In simple terms: Racial hierarchy as foundation.
Key Takeaway
Reject supremacist ideologies.
Themes
history
racism
politics
Mood
somber
critical
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- education
- policy reform
- social justice
Key Concepts
white supremacy
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How to confront historic racism?
- What values replace supremacist narratives?
A Different Perspective
Such beliefs cause oppression.
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