Texas Politician John B. Rayner

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The paper relates that Gregg Cantrell's book "Feeding the Wolf: John B. Rayner & The Politics of Race, 1850-1918" creates a picture of an ambitious, yet politically passionate man who always triumphed by exceeding the odds and expectations society extended to African-Americans of the period. The paper describes Rayner's personal and political achievements and asserts that his complex career must truly be understood in context in order to evaluate his life and legacy.

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"The complex career of the Texas politician John B. Rayner demonstrates how the Civil War, the end of slavery, and the rise but ultimate failure of Reconstruction defined the history of Texas during the 19th century. Despite the profound prejudice that existed against African-Americans during the era, John B. Rayner was able to rise to public prominence during the latter half of the 19th century in Texas. His politics fused populist rhetoric with a desire to bring about a multiracial coalition of Texans with mutual economic interests."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Patrick, L. "Texas Populism." University of Texas at Austin. History 1693. 21 Mar 2008.http://www2.austincc.edu/lpatrick/his1693/popul.htm
• Cantrell, Gregg. Feeding the Wolf: John B. Rayner & The Politics of Race, 1850-1918.Wheeling, IL: Harlan-Davidson, 2001.

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