Juliet+Turner


 * Name**: Juliet Turner


 * Date of Birth**: March 15, 1781


 * Gender**: Female


 * Race**: African American


 * Family Members:** My mother's name is Ada and my father's name is Colin. I have a 23 year old brother Benedict and a 10 year old sister Violet. I have no children and I'm not married.


 * Occupation**: Teacher


 * Current State of Residence**: New York, New York


 * Hometown (City and State)**: New York, New York


 * Political Views:** I would have voted for Thomas Jefferson because he was for the people. John Adams was a loyalist and he was going to lead us just as Britain did. Thomas Jefferson also treated the Native Americans with respect. Jefferson was for the people and was a patriot. God Bless America!


 * Political Views on Current Issues:**
 * Native American Removal- I believe the Native American are good people. I should know, I teach many. These people have done nothing to us. They are very peaceful. I believe these people are harmless. I can't understand why Americans make them seem so bad. The removal was quite mean. I can understand the Native Americans. We, African-Americans, were once taken away from our home forcefully. They don't deserve this. They are just as equal as anyone else. They shouldn't be stereotyped like that. One of my students is not at all like this. She is one of the most civilized persons I know. I am a Christian and we Christians help anyone in need. These Natives aren't like wild animals or blood thirsty savages. These are ignorant pictures, remarks, and beliefs that we Americans hold.
 * Fugitive Slave Act: I believe this act is unfair and unjust. I shall not help and will not capture my fellow people. I make sure I have my freedom papers with me at all times. I have tried to avoid the police. I have kept to myself. It is unfair that my people don't talk in trail and has a jury. It is terrible and a bribe that the judge is paid $10 for convicting a free African-American a slave, and $5 when he doesn't say they are a slave. I will help them.


 * Favorite Activities and Interests**: I LOVE to read. In my spare time I study French and Latin and a few Native American tribal languages. I love to go to balls they relax me. I love to take sleigh rides in the winter and to celebrate Independence Day and New Years. I enjoy making maple sugar.


 * Nineteenth Century Reform Movements:** My friend has come by after class and told me of abolitionist movements. These movements are to help slaves escape from their unlawful bondage. I have joined and enjoyed every moment. We are //illegally// moving these slaves up north. We mostly try to get them to Canada, because in Canada they do not agree with slavery at all.


 * Civil War**: It is about time. I am so happy this war is here. We are finally realizing that slavery is wrong. We are trying to stop the shame that the dirty south brings to this innocent north. The north will win because God is on our side. I would be happy to send my sons to fight for their fellow brothers and sisters. It is finally time to release my people from the chains of this hateful and hypocritical nation.

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