This is false. The Constitution was ratified in 1788 (the first state ratified it already in 1787, Dezember 9th.
Slavery was outlawed only in 1865, with the Thirteenth Amendment
<span>to Form a more perfect union
to Establish justice
to Ensure Domestic Tranquility
to Provide for the Common Defense
to Promote the General Welfare
And to <span>Secure the Blessings of Liberty"</span></span>
Driving at 55 miles per hour saves gas
"<em>There can be no friendship and harmony with white people; we must learn to live seperately</em>." were words said by Marcus Garvey who illustrates the importance of blacks to start and own businesses and creation of social institutions for blacks through the United Negro Improvement Association which he founded. Marcus also revealed that blacks had no desire to be white they were proud of their race. Marcus further believed that true reconciliation with whites was impossible; therefore he urged blacks to build up their own communities and plan for a future that would be separate from the white world.
The middle class disappeared.
Opportunities increased for the lower classes.
A new class of wealthy citizens emerged.
<span>Many members of the upper classes lost their fortunes</span>