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Peter Burnett, California's Racist First Governor
03:53 - 06:43 (02:49)
The first governor of California, Peter Burnett, attempted to ban all black people from the state. His appearance is also described as fitting the stereotypical appearance of someone who would support such a racist policy.
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The first action governor of California tried to ban all black people from the state and required all black people who were already in the state to leave or face being whipped.
03:53 - 05:50 (01:57)
California
Summary
The first action governor of California tried to ban all black people from the state and required all black people who were already in the state to leave or face being whipped.
ChapterPeter Burnett, California's Racist First Governor
EpisodePart One: Oregon is a Bastard: The History of a White Supremacist State
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In this episode, the hosts discuss Peter Burnett's Lash Law, which aimed at banning black people from Oregon in the 1840s.
05:50 - 06:43 (00:52)
Peter Burnett
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss Peter Burnett's Lash Law, which aimed at banning black people from Oregon in the 1840s. Despite not being used to lash black people, the law was regarded as too racist and didn't last long.