Articles related to "Fugitive Slave Act"
Sandusky, Ohio, Early Abolitionist Community
A pioneer settlement on Lake Erie, Sandusky, Ohio was an important depot on the Underground Railroad's freedom trail.
underground railroad • sandusky • ohio • abolitionist • slavery
A pioneer settlement on Lake Erie, Sandusky, Ohio was an important depot on the Underground Railroad's freedom trail.
underground railroad • sandusky • ohio • abolitionist • slavery
A Compromise That Led to War
While the Compromise of 1850 aimed to settle sectional differences, it ultimately made them worse and paved the way toward civil war.
compromise of 1850 • mexican-american war • henry clay • fugitive slave act • millard fillmore
While the Compromise of 1850 aimed to settle sectional differences, it ultimately made them worse and paved the way toward civil war.
compromise of 1850 • mexican-american war • henry clay • fugitive slave act • millard fillmore
Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Life
The life and talents of Harriet Beecher Stowe found their culmination in Uncle Tom's Cabin, a book of lasting importance.
harriet beecher stowe • uncle tom’s cabin • civil war • fugitive slave act • the national era
The life and talents of Harriet Beecher Stowe found their culmination in Uncle Tom's Cabin, a book of lasting importance.
harriet beecher stowe • uncle tom’s cabin • civil war • fugitive slave act • the national era
Intersecting in Time
In 1854 a fugitive slave was captured in Racine, Wisconsin, and imprisoned in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. An abolitionist named Sherman Booth led a group that broke into the prison and freed the slave, Joshua Glover. Today Booth Street and Glover Avenue in Milwaukee intersect to honor the brief contact between these two men that would have a profound impact on the Abolition movement.
joshua glover • sherman booth • race • milwaukee • wisconsin
In 1854 a fugitive slave was captured in Racine, Wisconsin, and imprisoned in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. An abolitionist named Sherman Booth led a group that broke into the prison and freed the slave, Joshua Glover. Today Booth Street and Glover Avenue in Milwaukee intersect to honor the brief contact between these two men that would have a profound impact on the Abolition movement.
joshua glover • sherman booth • race • milwaukee • wisconsin
Magic Watery Moment in Beloved
Although desire for freedom is the overriding theme, Toni Morrison's novel, Beloved, is quite literally awash in its water-related motifs.
toni morrison • beloved • sethe • denver • harriet beecher stowe
Although desire for freedom is the overriding theme, Toni Morrison's novel, Beloved, is quite literally awash in its water-related motifs.
toni morrison • beloved • sethe • denver • harriet beecher stowe
The Beloved Waters
African-American author Toni Morrison's novel, Beloved, is quite literally awash in its water-related themes.
african-american • toni morrison • slavery • fugitive slave act • ohio river
African-American author Toni Morrison's novel, Beloved, is quite literally awash in its water-related themes.
african-american • toni morrison • slavery • fugitive slave act • ohio river
The Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad existed as far back as the 1770s, and by the 1830s a bigger network of abolitionists including Harriet Tubman helped slaves escape to Canada.
the underground railroad • african-americans escape slavery • harriet tubman • fugitive slave act • comopromise of 1850
The Underground Railroad existed as far back as the 1770s, and by the 1830s a bigger network of abolitionists including Harriet Tubman helped slaves escape to Canada.
the underground railroad • african-americans escape slavery • harriet tubman • fugitive slave act • comopromise of 1850
The Rise of the Republican Party and Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln began his political career as a Whig. In 1854, a new party was formed, and Lincoln became its first successful candidate in 1860.
the rise of the republican party • the rise of abraham lincoln • whig party platform • formation of the republican party • john c. fremont
Abraham Lincoln began his political career as a Whig. In 1854, a new party was formed, and Lincoln became its first successful candidate in 1860.
the rise of the republican party • the rise of abraham lincoln • whig party platform • formation of the republican party • john c. fremont
Bad Presidents of the 1850's
Timesonline recently ranked the presidents. Among the worst were Fillmore, Pierce, and Buchanan, all of whom served in the 1850's. Why so much futility in one decade?
presidents • 1850's • millard fillmore • franklin pierce • james buchanan
Timesonline recently ranked the presidents. Among the worst were Fillmore, Pierce, and Buchanan, all of whom served in the 1850's. Why so much futility in one decade?
presidents • 1850's • millard fillmore • franklin pierce • james buchanan
Cheyenne Valley – Early Integrated Community
Cheyenne Valley in Vernon County Wisconsin was an integrated community in the years after the Civil War and into the early 20th century. A community of mixed races who went to church and school together, socialized and worked together, and married each other.
wisconsin • suite 101 • travel • peggy hoehne • cheyenne valley – early integrated community
Cheyenne Valley in Vernon County Wisconsin was an integrated community in the years after the Civil War and into the early 20th century. A community of mixed races who went to church and school together, socialized and worked together, and married each other.
wisconsin • suite 101 • travel • peggy hoehne • cheyenne valley – early integrated community
Henry Bibb (1815 - 1854)
Henry Bibb was born in Shelby County, Kentucky, on May 10,1815. His father was Senator James Bibb. His mother was Mildred Jackson, a slave who worked on the plantation of William Gatewood.
henry bibb • black history event • black history month • slave • fugitive slave act
Henry Bibb was born in Shelby County, Kentucky, on May 10,1815. His father was Senator James Bibb. His mother was Mildred Jackson, a slave who worked on the plantation of William Gatewood.
henry bibb • black history event • black history month • slave • fugitive slave act
JULIA WARD HOWE
In 1862, Julia and her husband Samuel were invited to Washington by President Abraham Lincoln. While there, Julia met clergyman Freeman Clarke, who encouraged her to write a song to replace "John Brown's Body." The next morning at dawn, Julia jotted down the worlds that would become "The Battle Hymn of the Republic."
biography • biographies • julia ward howe • battle hymn of the republic • mary alward
In 1862, Julia and her husband Samuel were invited to Washington by President Abraham Lincoln. While there, Julia met clergyman Freeman Clarke, who encouraged her to write a song to replace "John Brown's Body." The next morning at dawn, Julia jotted down the worlds that would become "The Battle Hymn of the Republic."
biography • biographies • julia ward howe • battle hymn of the republic • mary alward
Mary Ann Shadd Activism in Canada
Daughter of freeborn abolitionists, Mary Ann Shadd was the first woman to edit a newspaper, and an outspoken integration and equality advocate.
mary ann shadd activism in canada • law degree for first woman to found and edit newsp • mary ann shadd's education and arrival in canada • first woman to publish and edit newspaper • john brown meeting and civil war recruitment
Daughter of freeborn abolitionists, Mary Ann Shadd was the first woman to edit a newspaper, and an outspoken integration and equality advocate.
mary ann shadd activism in canada • law degree for first woman to found and edit newsp • mary ann shadd's education and arrival in canada • first woman to publish and edit newspaper • john brown meeting and civil war recruitment
The Compromise of 1850 Senate Resolutions
Henry Clay's resolutions sparked hot debate on the role of Congress in permitting or limiting slavery in the newly acquired territories from Mexico.
compromise of 1850 • henry clay's compromise resolutions • sectional division over the compromise of 1850 • the 31st congress and slavery in the west • results of the compromise of 1850
Henry Clay's resolutions sparked hot debate on the role of Congress in permitting or limiting slavery in the newly acquired territories from Mexico.
compromise of 1850 • henry clay's compromise resolutions • sectional division over the compromise of 1850 • the 31st congress and slavery in the west • results of the compromise of 1850
The Politics of Millard Fillmore
Millard Filmore, 13th President of the United States, is one of the most overlooked characters in American history - but is this oversight jusified?
president millard fillmore • zachary taylor • worst presidents in american history • comprimise of 1850 • united states civil war
Millard Filmore, 13th President of the United States, is one of the most overlooked characters in American history - but is this oversight jusified?
president millard fillmore • zachary taylor • worst presidents in american history • comprimise of 1850 • united states civil war
The Presidency of Andrew Johnson
New President Andrew Johnson was thrust into power and forced to find a way to unite a sharply divided country. The result, however, was his political downfall.
andrew johnson • abraham lincoln • confederacy • assassination of abraham lincoln • united states civil war
New President Andrew Johnson was thrust into power and forced to find a way to unite a sharply divided country. The result, however, was his political downfall.
andrew johnson • abraham lincoln • confederacy • assassination of abraham lincoln • united states civil war
The Rise of Andrew Johnson
Andrew Johnson, who took over the Presidency after Lincoln's assassination, was born in poverty, but worked his way up quickly up the political ladder.
andrew johnson • abraham lincoln • confederacy • assassination of abraham lincoln • united states civil war
Andrew Johnson, who took over the Presidency after Lincoln's assassination, was born in poverty, but worked his way up quickly up the political ladder.
andrew johnson • abraham lincoln • confederacy • assassination of abraham lincoln • united states civil war
African Canadians
February is Black History Month (or African Heritage Month). So I've decided to look at a few noteworthy African Canadians, that is, Canadians of African descent.
canada • african
February is Black History Month (or African Heritage Month). So I've decided to look at a few noteworthy African Canadians, that is, Canadians of African descent.
canada • african
MARY ANN SHADD CARY: Abolitionist, lawyer, teacher, publisher
Mary Ann Shadd Cary was born on October 9, 1823. She was the oldest of thirteen children and would leave her mark on the world.
suite101.com • suite101 • mary ann shadd • mary ann shadd cary • canadian
Mary Ann Shadd Cary was born on October 9, 1823. She was the oldest of thirteen children and would leave her mark on the world.
suite101.com • suite101 • mary ann shadd • mary ann shadd cary • canadian
Activist State: The Myth of Laissez-Faire Economics in American History, Part I
This piece is a look at <i>laissez-faire</i> ideology and the myth of its persistence in American history. From the beginning, the United States government has been active in the affairs of the economy, despite what some might want us to believe.
united states labor history • laissez-faire
This piece is a look at <i>laissez-faire</i> ideology and the myth of its persistence in American history. From the beginning, the United States government has been active in the affairs of the economy, despite what some might want us to believe.
united states labor history • laissez-faire
Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin
Ever since Uncle Tom's Cabin was publication in 1852, it has received critical acclaim for its literary significance and criticized for its portrayal of blacks.
harriet beecher stowe • uncle tom’s cabin • slavery • american literature • 19th century literature
Ever since Uncle Tom's Cabin was publication in 1852, it has received critical acclaim for its literary significance and criticized for its portrayal of blacks.
harriet beecher stowe • uncle tom’s cabin • slavery • american literature • 19th century literature
U. S. Marshals: From Frontier Days to Today
U.S. Marshals began serving the United States in the 18th century and continues to perform their duties today.
u.s. marshals • u.s. marshals justice integrity service • u.s. marshals fugitive safe surrender • marshal wyatt earp • u.s. marshals and integration
U.S. Marshals began serving the United States in the 18th century and continues to perform their duties today.
u.s. marshals • u.s. marshals justice integrity service • u.s. marshals fugitive safe surrender • marshal wyatt earp • u.s. marshals and integration
Causes of the Civil War: The Compromise of 1850 and the Fugitive Slave Law
clay's compromise • fugitive slave law • civil war causes • slavery • united states
clay's compromise • fugitive slave law • civil war causes • slavery • united states
GEORGE VASHON: Abolitionist, Lawyer and Educator
A profile of George Vashon, the first African-American graduate of Oberlin College, the first first African-American to become a lawyer in New York, and a college president.
african american • oberlin college • african american lawyers
A profile of George Vashon, the first African-American graduate of Oberlin College, the first first African-American to become a lawyer in New York, and a college president.
african american • oberlin college • african american lawyers
Ripley, Ohio: Crossroads of the Underground Railroad
Ripley, Ohio, is an Ohio town steeped in the history of the Underground Railroad. I have had the distinct pleasure of visiting this quaint town and learning of its history.
ripley • staunton • colonel james poage • general eleazar wheelock ripley • rankin house
Ripley, Ohio, is an Ohio town steeped in the history of the Underground Railroad. I have had the distinct pleasure of visiting this quaint town and learning of its history.
ripley • staunton • colonel james poage • general eleazar wheelock ripley • rankin house
The Life of Millard Fillmore
Born in a log cabin, Millard Fillmore demonstrated that through methodical industry and competence an uninspiring man could rise to greatness.
president fillmore • 13th president of the united states • president taylor • president trivia • president millard fillmore
Born in a log cabin, Millard Fillmore demonstrated that through methodical industry and competence an uninspiring man could rise to greatness.
president fillmore • 13th president of the united states • president taylor • president trivia • president millard fillmore
2008 Presidential Election Ending USA Apartheid
When America elected Barack Obama, its first black president, emotion was rampant. Not because of political ideology but for the realization that the nation changed.
red state • blue state • presidential election • american ideology • mathew 12:25
When America elected Barack Obama, its first black president, emotion was rampant. Not because of political ideology but for the realization that the nation changed.
red state • blue state • presidential election • american ideology • mathew 12:25
Allan Pinkerton and his Secret Role in the Underground Railroad
Detective Allan Pinkerton is famous for his detective agency with the eyeball logo and tagline, "We Never Sleep." This logo gave us our term "private eye." What isn't as readily known is his role in the Underground Railroad and his story details both the high levels the movement reached as well as the frustration in learning more about specific individuals in this illicit movement.
allan pinkerton • detective • chicago • kane county • spies
Detective Allan Pinkerton is famous for his detective agency with the eyeball logo and tagline, "We Never Sleep." This logo gave us our term "private eye." What isn't as readily known is his role in the Underground Railroad and his story details both the high levels the movement reached as well as the frustration in learning more about specific individuals in this illicit movement.
allan pinkerton • detective • chicago • kane county • spies
Slavery and New Hampshire
Join me as I explore some of the events that reflected New Hampshire's stance on slavery.
slavery • john langdon • john p. hale • franklin pierce • ona judge
Join me as I explore some of the events that reflected New Hampshire's stance on slavery.
slavery • john langdon • john p. hale • franklin pierce • ona judge
What Was the Underground Railroad?
What exactly is the "Underground Railroad?" Well, it's not a subway or even a physical entity. It was a covert operation undertaken by Abolitionists in the fight against the "peculiar institution" of American slavery. This is the inaugural article on this topic.
underground railroad • slavery • escape • routes • terms
What exactly is the "Underground Railroad?" Well, it's not a subway or even a physical entity. It was a covert operation undertaken by Abolitionists in the fight against the "peculiar institution" of American slavery. This is the inaugural article on this topic.
underground railroad • slavery • escape • routes • terms
ALMOST VICE PRESIDENT: BLACK JACK LOGAN, PART I
In the first of a series of articles about men who ran for Vice President but lost, we look at John "Black Jack" Logan. He was a genuine war hero who changed political positions, philosophies and parties often during his career. In addition to his legislative career, he was a founder and three-time president of the Grand Army of the Republic and founded Memorial Day as a holiday to remember our war dead.
president • vice president • decmoratic • republican • house of representatives
In the first of a series of articles about men who ran for Vice President but lost, we look at John "Black Jack" Logan. He was a genuine war hero who changed political positions, philosophies and parties often during his career. In addition to his legislative career, he was a founder and three-time president of the Grand Army of the Republic and founded Memorial Day as a holiday to remember our war dead.
president • vice president • decmoratic • republican • house of representatives
Dr. James McCune Smith
Dr. Smith earned his medical degree from the University of Scotland, Glasgow, and became the first African-American doctor in the United States.
doctor • medical • african american • new york • author
Dr. Smith earned his medical degree from the University of Scotland, Glasgow, and became the first African-American doctor in the United States.
doctor • medical • african american • new york • author
The Battle Hymn of the Republic
Although this hymn was written and published after the Civil War started, it reflects many of the ideals of the Abolitionist movement and the Underground Railroad. It was played recently at Ronald Reagan's funeral.
julia ward howe • samuel howe • abolition • slavery • hymn
Although this hymn was written and published after the Civil War started, it reflects many of the ideals of the Abolitionist movement and the Underground Railroad. It was played recently at Ronald Reagan's funeral.
julia ward howe • samuel howe • abolition • slavery • hymn
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