social conditions

Photographs and text highlight influential people and events that shaped the African-American community in the United States from 1929 to 1954.

Introduces the personal relationships and daily activities that were part of the family life of slaves in colonial America.

Discusses the place of colonial women in the home, the workplace, in Native American communities, and as slaves and servants, and examines their roles as activists and leaders in the church and the community.

Using excerpts from diaries, letters, newspaper articles, and other primary sources, tells of the everyday lives of the soldiers who fought the Revolutionary War, for both the British and for the colonies.

Details the living conditions of plantation slaves, examining house, field and artisan work; food and clothing; marriage; separation; resistance; leisure activities; and old age.

Provides information about the slave trade, discusses the conditions under which slaves lived and worked in the United States, and examines efforts to win freedom for the slaves.

Explains the development, practice, and effects of slavery in the Americas including living conditions, religious and cultural traditions, resistance and rebellion, and how the "Black Codes" molded slave life.

Discusses the history of slavery, focusing on what life was like for slaves living and working on southern plantations. Includes a time line, glossary, and resources for further research.

Uses a travel guide format to explore the history of the American South during the 1850s, discussing the geography and climate of the region, looking at transportation options, and including information on plantations, southern culture, and major cities.