Record #:

21617

Author(s):

Gleijeses, Piero

Abstract:

The 1898 Spanish-American War was viewed by some African-American communities as an opportunity to fight for their country and their civil rights at the same time. The war did not create a connection between white and black Americans and instead created more racial tension. White Americans did not like the sight of armed blacks and were offended by black soldiers who insisted upon fair civil rights. The war created a backlash that increased the strength of the white supremacy movement.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 73 Issue 2, Apr 1996, p184-214 , il, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Spanish-American War, 1898--Race relations