Bibliograph

The struggle against slavery, a history in documents, David Waldstreicher

Type

Label

The struggle against slavery, a history in documents, David Waldstreicher

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 166-168) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The struggle against slavery

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

46936250

Responsibility statement

David Waldstreicher

Series statement

Pages from history

Sub title

a history in documents

Table Of Contents

What is a document? -- How to read a document -- Vanguards of freedom -- The making of American slavery : Capture and transport -- Early resistance -- Slaves' lives in the colonies -- Rebels and runaways -- The African-American revolution : Liberty for all? -- Lord Dunmore and the promise of freedom -- The declaration of independence and the question of slavery -- Revolutionary soldiers -- Equality disputed -- Revolutionary ideals -- Forging freedom and fighting slavery in the north : First steps to freedom -- An end to the slave trade -- Opponents to colonization -- Free blacks speak out -- Another independence day -- The call for civil rights -- Slavery and freedom: dressing the part -- The continual struggle: southern slaves and masters : Private and public rebellion -- Disobedience and discipline -- Subversion, suffering, and escape -- The second American revolution and the end of slavery : Justified rebellion -- A welcome war -- Emancipation -- Liberation

Target audience

juvenile

Classification