Examine the engraving of John Hancock participating in a black celebration.How would southern whites have reacted to a scene of whites and blacks dancing together?

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Southern whites at this time would have been deeply opposed to any display of social equality between whites and blacks. They believed in the inherent superiority of the white race and the subjugation of blacks. Seeing a scene of whites and blacks dancing together would have been seen as a direct threat to their way of life and would have likely sparked disgust and alarm.

Examine the Engraving of John Hancock Participating in a Black