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Explain how Dubois says the US contradicts the ideals of democracy and civilization.

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It comes from the fact that America was supposed to be the country where all men are free and equal but when it comes to Blacks, that doesn't apply.  Despite fighting a war that restored the Union and freed the slaves, Blacks still didn't enjoy the same rights as whites, hence the contradiction.
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