"The Free State men, myself among them, took it for granted that Missouri was a slave state"
- Buffalo Bill
About this Quote
This quote by Buffalo Bill is referring to the time duration of the American Civil War. At this time, the state of Missouri was a servant state, meaning that slavery was legal and practiced in the state. The Free State males, which Buffalo Bill belonged of, accepted this as a truth and did not question it. This quote is a reflection of the time duration, when slavery was still legal and accepted in numerous parts of the United States. It also shows the power of the slave-owning states, as the Free State males were unable to challenge the legality of slavery in Missouri. This quote is a tip of the oppressions of the past and the importance of continuing to defend equality and justice.
This quote is written / told by Buffalo Bill between February 26, 1846 and January 10, 1917. He was a famous Celebrity from USA.
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