Document #4 ERE
DOC #4: Source: Laws of the state of New Hampshire, passed June session, 1857
An Act to secure freedom and the rights of citizenship to persons in this State.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened, That neither descent,
near or remote, from a person of African blood, whether such a person is or may have been a slave, nor color of skin,
shall disqualify any person from becoming a citizen of this state, or deprive such person of the full rights and privileges
of a citizen thereof.
Sec. 2. Any slave, who shall come or be brought into or be in this State with the consent of his master or mistress, or
who shall come or be brought into or be in this State involuntarily, shall be free.
Sec. 3. Every person who shall hold or attempt to hold in this State, in slavery, or as a slave, any person shall be
deemed guilty of a felony
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i'm not exactly sure if you should be referring to your textbook or other resources for this because they might want it verbatim, but here we go.

7: when martin luther king jr. (january 15, 1929 - april 4, 1968) was growing up, although slavery had been abolished, there was still open segregation in practice, i.e., white only restrooms and coloured restrooms. one famous incident was when on december 1, 1955, rosa parks refused to give up her seat to a white man on a bus. because of this, she was arrested, but eventually freed.

8: he was a man who spoke out to the entire nation about peace and equality, so therefore doing something for your community, or nation, is a way of honoring him because he did the same. everyone learns about martin luther king jr. he is famous in history books, most especially for his “i have a dream” speech that inspired millions worldwide. he spoke to the entire nation about freedom, equality, and peace for all. he was participation in his community and doing what was right for him and all his community. participating in service projects is a great idea to honor his dream and his memory. even thought it’s not was comes first to mind when thinking about community service projects, it is an amazing way to honor an amazing man who changed the future for the better.

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