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Abolitionism: The Movement to End Slavery
From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)
The abolitionist movement fought to end slavery long before the Civil War. Abolitionists campaigned for freedom for enslaved people. Abolitionists used print materials, passionate speeches,… Read More →
American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books) — Hardcover Set
From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)
This study of slavery in America balances accounts of oppression with true stories of resistance and resilience, centering on the voices of enslaved people. Page Plus QR codes link readers to Read More →
Jim Crow: Segregation and the Legacy of Slavery
From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)
Even after the institution of slavery became illegal, the legacy of slavery continued through injustices created by the Jim Crow laws. Learn more about these discriminatory laws that have… Read More →
Resistance to Slavery: From Escape to Everyday Rebellion
From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)
In addition to slave uprisings and escapes on the Underground Railroad, enslaved people also resisted their mistreatment through small acts in their everyday lives. Discover the many forms of Read More →
Slavery and Reconstruction: The Struggle for Black Civil Rights
From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)
With the freeing of four million enslaved people after the Civil War, the Reconstruction period brought new victories and challenges in the fight for Black rights. Learn more about this… Read More →
Slavery and the Civil War: Rooted in Racism
From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)
The Civil War began after eleven southern states seceded in order to keep slavery. Discover how enslaved people experienced the war, from serving on the front lines to glimpsing and winning… Read More →
The Slave Trade: Black Lives and the Drive for Profit
From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)
Racism and profit were driving forces in the growth of slavery. The transatlantic trade of enslaved people saw millions of kidnapped Africans sent around the world, many of them to the… Read More →