After reading the sources please discuss what you have learned in the past about race relations in the North before the Civil War. Do these writings surprise you? What have you been taught in the past about how northerners viewed and treated African Americans? Do you still believe this is accurate?

To receive full credit for this assignment your post must:

Address the questions asked in the paragraph above in at least a 300-word post and cite all outside sources appropriately

In your initial post, include at least one interesting question the readings raised for you.