Question

Regarding the preamble to David Walker's "Appeal to the Colored Citizens of the World," summarize his position on race relations in America in 1830 and explain why many white readers considered Walker's "appeal" to be violently revolutionary.

Answer 1

On Sept. 28, 1829, David Walker published one of the most important documents of the 19th century, An Appeal to the Coloured Citizens of the World. The pamphlet denounces slavery and racism. Though labeled seditious with penalties for those who circulated it, The Appeal was widely read by 1830.