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Unveiling the Horrors: Slavery in the USA Before 1864

Discover the brutal history of slavery in the USA before 1864, from its inception in the early 1600s to the struggles and efforts for freedom through the Underground Railroad. This period saw nearly 4 million slaves, shaping the socio-political landscape and dividing the nation. Learn about the conditions, hardships, and resistance faced by enslaved individuals, and delve into the clandestine world of the Underground Railroad, a beacon of hope for those seeking liberation. Explore the legacy of slavery, its impact on society, and the individuals who fought against this dehumanizing system.

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Unveiling the Horrors: Slavery in the USA Before 1864

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  1. Slavery In The U.S.A(Before 1864) By Alex Parson and Seth Brock

  2. Slavery first started in the U.S when the first Africans were brought in to aid with farming in the early 1600s. The Start Of Slavery…

  3. Slavery became increasingly popular in the U.S, and by 1860, there were nearly 4 million slaves. Slaves took up nearly 1 third of the U.S population. During the Revolutionary War, the Northern states turned away from slavery, and the U.S split into the South and the North. The Development of Slavery…

  4. The Southern States included: Alabama Arkansas Tennessee Delaware Florida Georgia Kentucky The Southern States…

  5. Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Missouri North Carolina South Carolina Texas Virginia The Southern States (Continued)…

  6. There are 2 main ways to become a slave: Prisoners of war (A.K.A. P.O.W)became slaves Also, if you could not pay your debts, you became a slave. How do You become a slave?...

  7. Many Slaves worked as miners, or worked in plantations Others became household slaves, doing cooking and cleaning a so on… Slaves could not legally marry, have a family, testify in court, or own property. In other words, they had no freedom. A slaves life…

  8. And now, some pictures…

  9. The Underground Railroad was a secret passageway for slaves to escape to the north for freedom. The Underground Railroad was used before the civil war(1860-1865) The Underground Railroad…

  10. Sometimes, groups of people who were against slavery organized parts of the underground railroad. More often, The Underground Railroad was made of small individuals helping slaves If a slave was caught, he/she would return to slavery with even harsher conditions. The Underground Railroad(Continued)…

  11. People who went south to find slaves seeking freedom were called “pilots” Those who guide slaves to safety are “conductors” The slaves were known as “passengers” The Underground Railroad Secret Language…

  12. People’s homes or businesses that slaves could hide in were called “stations” The Underground Railroad Secret Language(Continued)…

  13. The End… Created By: Alex and Seth Produced By: Alex and Seth Directed By: Alex and Seth Thought of By: Alex and Seth Websites: http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/ Everything Else By: Alex and Seth Editing by: Alex and Seth Digital Producing By: Alex and Seth GO US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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