the right of African Americans to vote was a matter for the states to decide.
I believe that is the first amendment.
Freedom is our most universal American belief. Of course, what freedom means is interpreted differently by various groups of people. For instance, some Americans want to deny other Americans rights to certain freedoms. Fundamentally though, we believe in the right to our own thoughts, feelings and opinions, and the right to act on our own behalf. We believe in "Don't tread on me." Live and let live. You do your thing, I'll do mine.
the right of African Americans to vote was a matter for states to decide
Greed.
Americans believe this because the right to marry the person of your choice is a basic civil right. This is the belief of the NAACP, the oldest civil rights organization in the country, and many others.
Americans didn't, the American government does because they want to control everything.
The XYZ Affair.... I believe
Treat others with respect. Help others out. Serve as an example to others. Do what you believe is right, not necessarily what you want to believe is right.
Stephen Douglas believed that the states had the right to decide if African Americans should have the right to vote. He was a US Senator.
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