Why the white carpenters refuse to work? What did they fear?

The white carpenters were worried that free black men and slaves might become so proficient that they might eventually take their jobs away. ... None of the white workers would testify on his behalf, though, and the words of black workers meant nothing.

uncle sam would be tossing and turning in his grave : *)

answer by yourhope:

the speaker of which statement would be best served by joining an interest group?

i want politicians to make more of an effort for lgbt rights!

: )