“Everything Points to a Democratic Victory This Fall,” October 31, 1874

This October 31, 1874 image drawn by James Albert Wales for Harper’s Weekly depicts African-Americans being discriminated against at the polls by the White League in their effort to vote for Republican Party candidates.

Courtesy of Library of Congress, Wales, James A., "Everything points to a Democratic victory this fall - Southern Papers," Harper's Weekly, 1874

Description

This October 31, 1874, image drawn by James Albert Wales for Harper’s Weekly depicts African Americans being discriminated against at the polls by the White League in their effort to vote for Republican Party candidates. A line of African-American voters stand outside the polling place while a line of white voters cast their ballots for Democrats with the assistance of armed White League members.

Transcript of "Everything Points to a Democratic Victory This Fall"

Source-Dependent Questions

According to the artist, was the 15th Amendment being adhered to? Use text from the amendment and evidence from the image to defend your position.
How might activities such as these have impacted the lives of African Americans in the South?

Citation Information

Wales, James A., "Everything points to a Democratic victory this fall - Southern Papers," Harper's Weekly, 1874. Courtesy of Library of Congress