Category: Abolitionism

Frederick Douglass was born a slave, taught himself how to read and write, lectured in the United States and England, and wrote three autobiographies. He was also one of President Abraham Lincoln’s friends. Frederick Douglass was born Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey was born on a Maryland plantation as a slave in February of 1818, according…

Did you know that we have been wrong all along? We Celebrate Douglass during Black History month but an interesting fact that I learned while doing this project, is that Douglass is African American but, we cant stop there! He actually is made of mixed blood yes, I said it both African American, and half…

It is often pointed out that the word history is a conjunction of the words his and story, but from a modern point of view, it is quite obvious that women have had a profound impact in shaping history. Historically, within American culture, women have been oppressed and subjugated to conditions alike to slavery. And…

Introduction John Brown, an iconic figure in American history, remains a subject of fascination and debate. Born in 1800, Brown dedicated his life to the abolition of slavery, embodying the complex interplay of morality, violence, and idealism in the pre-Civil War United States. He is best known for his audacious raid on the federal armory…

Harriet Tubman was an abolitionist who was born around 1820 and died in 1913 she grew up in Maryland, as a slave on a plantation farm which was the main reason she desired to see an end to the institution of slavery. In 1849 her master died so she left her family behind and escaped…

You were born an enslaved person in the Caribbean. The stories of the elders in the slave quarters inspire you to gain your freedom. Journal your efforts to be free as well as the consequences of those efforts: November 20th, 1853 Dear Diary, My name is Shinnel Haggard and I am currently thirteen (13) years…

The abolitionist movement was not an abject failure to a limited extent due to the lack of organization and unity within the movement meant aims, methods, and goals were never fully decided. Despite this, the limited organization did mean that the movement was heard. As historian Hugh Tulloch states: &All these were practical activities outside…

The word courage can be defined in many ways by many people. To some it means fearless or brave. How I define courage is someone who will risk their life for the people they love. To take action in a heartbeat without even thinking about it. Courage is a big word with different types of…