ELIZABETH HEYRICK

One of the arguments against Negro emancipation from slavery was that they were not prepared for freedom. This famous quote countered that argument. Ironically, a similar argument was made years later with respect to Women’s Suffrage. It was argued that women first had to learn about voting and politics. This quotation was again used by the suffragettes long after Heyrick’s death.

One of the arguments against Negro emancipation from slavery was that they were not prepared for freedom. This famous quote countered that argument. Ironically, a similar argument was made years later with respect to Women’s Suffrage. It was argued that women first had to learn about voting and politics. This quotation was again used by the suffragettes long after Heyrick’s death.