antislavery movements

"Harriet Tubman became a celebrated leader in the fight to free people from slavery. Before that, she was a determined young girl who believed that everyone deserved to be free. Harriet Tubman bravely used the Underground Railroad--a network of secret routes and safe houses--to free herself and many other enslaved people. Explore how Harriet Tubman went from being a slave on a plantation in Maryland to one of the most important figures in American history"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an account of the slave mutiny on board the ship "Amistad" in 1839, and discusses its legal ramifications and other consequences.

"In the United States, slavery was an important institution for many farmers, especially in the southern states. However, many people fought against slavery as a legal practice. One of the causes of the Civil War was slavery and, in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing slaves in the states that rebelled against the Union. Although slaves were officially free, many practices such as sharecropping were instituted in some southern states, effectively preventing former slaves from improving their lives. The abolition movement successfully freed slaves, but former slaves had a long way to go before they were truly free"--Provided by publisher.

Offers an account, in graphic novel format, of slavery in the United States and the Underground Railroad. Includes a history of slave laws, a time line, a map, and a glossary.

Contains two autobiographies of Frederick Douglass, a slave who escaped to the free North in 1838 and became a respected writer, speaker, and active abolitionist.

Chronicles the life of William Still, African American abolitionist and the father of the Underground Railroad, and details his work with the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society and helping enslaved people fleeing to freedom. Explains how he recorded the stories of freedom seekers that he encountered in an effort to preserve their history and help families be reunited.

Tells the story of nineteenth century abolitionist Reverend John Rankin and his brave early efforts working as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, risking his safety and the safety of his family to help nearly two thousand slaves escape from Kentucky to Ohio.

African-American abolitionist Frederick Douglass tells his life story, describing his years as a slave and his escape in 1838, and reflecting upon his experiences in the U.S. andGreat Britain as a free man. Includes explanatory notes, an introduction, extracts from speeches, and a letter Douglass wrote to his former master.

Provides a brief overview of the life of Frederick Douglass, focusing on his escape from slavery, work as an abolitionist, influential writings, and efforts to help other slaves become free.

Biography of the African-American woman who escaped from slavery to become famous as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.