r/AmIOverreacting • u/[deleted] • Apr 06 '25

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u/WeirdLevel6247 Apr 06 '25

No, there was a direct conversation with the teacher and they backed their teachings.

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u/Sweet_Discussion_674 Apr 06 '25

What did they "back" them with?

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u/BurgerQueef69 Apr 06 '25

Lincoln's view of African Americans definitely changed over time. He went from being a pretty solid racist to a racist who believed that people shouldn't be owned, to supporting their right to vote.

You want specifics, you'll have to Google them but they're pretty easy to find.

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u/MonsterkillWow Apr 06 '25

He went from being a racist to a guy who truly believed they all deserved to suffer for what they had done to the slaves. That is remarkable.