slavery

Explores the events leading up to Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, which freed most slaves, and its effects on the course of the Civil War.

Relates the lives of Mary Todd Lincoln, raised in a wealthy Virginia family, and Lizzy Keckley, a dressmaker born a slave, as they grow up separately then become best friends when Mary's childhood dream of living in the White House comes true.

A novel based on the events in the life of a young slave girl from Maryland who endures all kinds of mistreatment and cruelty, including being separated from her family, but who eventually escapes to freedom in Canada.

When their owner plans to sell one of them in 1802, twelve-year-old Sally and her family run away from their Georgia plantation to look for both freedom from slavery and a home in Florida with the Seminole Indians.

Even though Mama is an agent on the Underground Railroad, in order to help others she must remain a slave, but she teaches her daughter the value of freedom through a gift of love and sacrifice.

A crash course on the Civil War, discussing the people, politics, and key events of the conflict, highlighting the role of African Americans and women, and presenting a number of little-known historical facts.

A biography of Solomon Northup that focusses on his life as a slave and the writing of his book "Twelve Years a Slave.".

Discusses aspects of slavery in ancient Rome, including becoming a slave, its privileges and perils, the use of slaves in farming, business, and public service, and the dark side of the institution.

Discusses the extent and effects of human trafficking, the term that is used today for modern-day slavery, which takes place in almost every country in the world.

Explores the Thirteenth Constitutional Amendment through primary and secondary sources.