In his farewell address before congress in 1901, george h. white ridicules white americans for (among other things)

George H. White was the only African American member of Congress since the time of reconstruction when he delivered the farewell address in 1901 at Washington, D.C. He started his speech by representing himself for all the colored people of the country and how few white gentlemen blame the whole race for the crimes of few people. He showcased the atrocities and discrimination used against the black people during Jim Crow laws, employment opportunities, cases of violence and lynching, etc.

beans

explanation:

because of its location and commercial importance, atlanta was used as a center for military operations and as a supply route by the confederate army during the civil war. therefore, it also became a target for the union army. general william tecumseh sherman and his troops captured the city in 1864.