Slavery and slave resistance

"This ... volume of biographies celebrates the lives of those who railed against slavery. Beginning with an overview of the institution, the narrative turns to biographical examinations of escaped slaves turned social activists, supporters of the Underground Railroad, political activists, journalists, and militant advocates. Readers will understand how the brave contributions of these individuals helped bring about the end of slavery in America"--Amazon.com.

Readers learn how escaped slaves turned social activists, political activists, journalists, and militant advocates helped end slavery.

"It is difficult for the modern student to truly understand how America could have supported slavery. This volume, containing primary source first-person accounts, allows readers to learn directly from the people of the time. Through their words, some hateful, others inspiring, students will develop a fuller understanding of this chapter in American history"--Provided by publisher.

Learn as abolitionists fought to end slavery and influential southerners fought to keep it, turning the institution of slavery into a political issue.

This volume explores everyday life for slaves in America.

Students will learn the story of the abolitionists and slave resisters who fought against a system they believed was inhumane and morally wrong.