Articles related to "Slave"
Let’s Attend a Slave Auction
Imagine that you live in Maryland in 1854. You are an abolitionist. You hate slavery, but feel that you need to keep up with the times. There is a slave auction at the local auction house. You decide to go.
• slavery • slave auction • harriet tubman • abolitionist • mary alward
Imagine that you live in Maryland in 1854. You are an abolitionist. You hate slavery, but feel that you need to keep up with the times. There is a slave auction at the local auction house. You decide to go.
• slavery • slave auction • harriet tubman • abolitionist • mary alward
Blacks Weren’t the Only Slaves
African Americans weren't the only slaves in America. Native Americans were made slaves and Chinese girls were sold into prostitution.
• black american history • native american history • chinese american history • chinese girls sold into prostitution • american history
African Americans weren't the only slaves in America. Native Americans were made slaves and Chinese girls were sold into prostitution.
• black american history • native american history • chinese american history • chinese girls sold into prostitution • american history
Harriet Tubman: The Moses to American Slaves
Harriet Tubman, the "Moses of her people," is perhaps the most famous of the UGRR "conductors." She made 19 trips into the South and helped over 300 slaves travel the Underground Railroad to freedom.
• harriet tubman • freedom • slavery • civil war
Harriet Tubman, the "Moses of her people," is perhaps the most famous of the UGRR "conductors." She made 19 trips into the South and helped over 300 slaves travel the Underground Railroad to freedom.
• harriet tubman • freedom • slavery • civil war
Researching Slave Ancestors
Researching ancestors who were slaves can be one of the most challenging jobs a genealogist can undertake. It's not impossible, though.
• slaves • slave history • slave ancestors • slave genealogy • civil war ancestors
Researching ancestors who were slaves can be one of the most challenging jobs a genealogist can undertake. It's not impossible, though.
• slaves • slave history • slave ancestors • slave genealogy • civil war ancestors
Slavery and the Revolutionary War
During the war Col. John Laurens fought for something almost no one else did, especially aristocratic white slave owners from the south: Freedom and Justice for slaves!
• john laurens • slavery in the american revolution • south carolina slaves • freedom for slaves revolutionary war • aristocratic slave owners
During the war Col. John Laurens fought for something almost no one else did, especially aristocratic white slave owners from the south: Freedom and Justice for slaves!
• john laurens • slavery in the american revolution • south carolina slaves • freedom for slaves revolutionary war • aristocratic slave owners
A Slave Crosses A Nation
York, the slave of William Clark, goes west the Corps of Discovery. York amazes and is much admired by the Indians. Sometime later Clark frees him and set him up in business.
• york • slave • black • clark • lewis
York, the slave of William Clark, goes west the Corps of Discovery. York amazes and is much admired by the Indians. Sometime later Clark frees him and set him up in business.
• york • slave • black • clark • lewis
Booker T. Washington - Slave to School Teacher - Part 3: An Educated Adult
What happened to Booker T. Washington after the Civil War? Part 3 briefly describes how Booker captured his dream of an education and helped other African Americans gain an education. Some books with background information are suggested and reviewed.
• georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • booker t. washington • george washington carver • plantation life - virginia
What happened to Booker T. Washington after the Civil War? Part 3 briefly describes how Booker captured his dream of an education and helped other African Americans gain an education. Some books with background information are suggested and reviewed.
• georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • booker t. washington • george washington carver • plantation life - virginia
Booker T. Washington - Slave to School Teacher - Part 1 - Farm and Garden Chores
Can you imagine your daily life if you had been born into slavery? What were some chores that might have been assigned to you? A peek at the life of young Booker T. Washington will help answer part of these questions.
• georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • booker t. washington • burroughs plantation • slavery
Can you imagine your daily life if you had been born into slavery? What were some chores that might have been assigned to you? A peek at the life of young Booker T. Washington will help answer part of these questions.
• georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • booker t. washington • burroughs plantation • slavery
Booker T. Washington - Slave to School Teacher - Part 2 - Woodland Harvest
Walk with the boy Booker T. Washington along the Jack-O-Lantern Branch and through fields and woods. Look for native plants and fungi to take back to the kitchen for dinner.
• georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • booker t. washington • burroughs farm • burroughs plantation
Walk with the boy Booker T. Washington along the Jack-O-Lantern Branch and through fields and woods. Look for native plants and fungi to take back to the kitchen for dinner.
• georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • booker t. washington • burroughs farm • burroughs plantation
Can You Become A Slave?
Disappearances. Abductions. The secret world of human trafficking. This article plots slavery, from ancient times to the system of convict leasing, and discusses human trafficking in White Slavery. Is it possible that you can become a slave?
• slavery • convict leasing • white slavery • human trafficking • prostitution
Disappearances. Abductions. The secret world of human trafficking. This article plots slavery, from ancient times to the system of convict leasing, and discusses human trafficking in White Slavery. Is it possible that you can become a slave?
• slavery • convict leasing • white slavery • human trafficking • prostitution
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
Slave Revolt
Gabriel's Plot to free slaves is halted by bad weather. Someone informs on them, causing leaders to be hung or sold.
• gabriel’s plot • slavery in virginia • slavery in the south • african american • blacks
Gabriel's Plot to free slaves is halted by bad weather. Someone informs on them, causing leaders to be hung or sold.
• gabriel’s plot • slavery in virginia • slavery in the south • african american • blacks
Tituba, the Salem Slave
Tituba: Indian slave of Samuel Parris in Salem Village tells fortunes and bakes a witch cake. Two girls declared bewitched.
• tituba and young salem girls • telling fortunes • baking a witch cake • samuel parris • slavery in colonial new england
Tituba: Indian slave of Samuel Parris in Salem Village tells fortunes and bakes a witch cake. Two girls declared bewitched.
• tituba and young salem girls • telling fortunes • baking a witch cake • samuel parris • slavery in colonial new england
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
Causes Of the Civil War: The Compromise of 1820 and the Early Anti-slavery Movement
• american civil war • slaves • louisiana purchase • missouri compromise • abolitionist movement
• american civil war • slaves • louisiana purchase • missouri compromise • abolitionist movement
Causes of the Civil War: The Northwest Ordinance (1787) and the U.S. Constitution
• slaves • colonies • states • constitution • northwest land ordinance
• slaves • colonies • states • constitution • northwest land ordinance
Maria Howard Weeden, author of Shadows on the Wall
Maria Howard Weeden was an accomplished artist and writer. Her books are filled with portraits and verse about the people she knew.
• huntsville • alabama • maria howard weeden • weeden house museum • painter
Maria Howard Weeden was an accomplished artist and writer. Her books are filled with portraits and verse about the people she knew.
• huntsville • alabama • maria howard weeden • weeden house museum • painter
Native Peruvians - Ashininka
A tiny remnant of the Ashininka in Peru have fled and secured land rights in Brazil. But there are rumours of a secret return to the hidden Peruvian interior...
• ashininka people • ashininka • peruvian indigenous • indigenous peru • peru native
A tiny remnant of the Ashininka in Peru have fled and secured land rights in Brazil. But there are rumours of a secret return to the hidden Peruvian interior...
• ashininka people • ashininka • peruvian indigenous • indigenous peru • peru native
Slavery in Ancient India
What was the nature of slavery in Ancient India? What kind of people were slaves? Was it possible to escape?
• slavery in india • greek slaves in ancient world • slavery in ancient world • voluntary slavery • treatment of slaves in india
What was the nature of slavery in Ancient India? What kind of people were slaves? Was it possible to escape?
• slavery in india • greek slaves in ancient world • slavery in ancient world • voluntary slavery • treatment of slaves in india
The Emancipation Proclamation That Didn't Free Anyone
The notion that Lincoln freed the slaves with the Emancipation Proclamation was a myth. It was, however, a political maneuver that worked.
• emancipation proclamation • lincoln • slaves • abolition of slavery
The notion that Lincoln freed the slaves with the Emancipation Proclamation was a myth. It was, however, a political maneuver that worked.
• emancipation proclamation • lincoln • slaves • abolition of slavery
"Raw Head and Bloody Bones"
A rice-eating ghost? What's a hag? Explore the rich world of African-American folklore and find out!
• african-american folk tales • ghost stories • slave folklore • supernatural • black folklore
A rice-eating ghost? What's a hag? Explore the rich world of African-American folklore and find out!
• african-american folk tales • ghost stories • slave folklore • supernatural • black folklore
"Johnkankus"
This celebration is known as the first African-American tradition to take root in the United States. It also demonstrates the ingenuity and resourcefulness of Southern slaves in creating something very special from so little.
• johnkankus • african-american holidays • christmas traditions • john coner • christmas masquerade
This celebration is known as the first African-American tradition to take root in the United States. It also demonstrates the ingenuity and resourcefulness of Southern slaves in creating something very special from so little.
• johnkankus • african-american holidays • christmas traditions • john coner • christmas masquerade
Antebellum Trivia
Interesting bits of history from everyday life in antebellum Louisiana.
• antebellum • louisiana • slave • yellow fever • immigrants
Interesting bits of history from everyday life in antebellum Louisiana.
• antebellum • louisiana • slave • yellow fever • immigrants
Bryan Ferry
Former Roxy Music front man Bryan Ferry has weathered it all.
• bryan ferry • roxy music • glam • siren • boys and girls
Former Roxy Music front man Bryan Ferry has weathered it all.
• bryan ferry • roxy music • glam • siren • boys and girls
Harriet Ann Jacobs
Harriet Ann Jacobs was born into slavery at Edenton, North Carolina in 1813. Sexually harassed by Dr. Norcom, she became desperate. She hid in a crawlspace in her grandmother's house for six years, eleven months. When she finally gained her freedom, she wrote "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl."
• harriet ann jacobs • linda brent • incidents in the life of a slave girl • writer • author
Harriet Ann Jacobs was born into slavery at Edenton, North Carolina in 1813. Sexually harassed by Dr. Norcom, she became desperate. She hid in a crawlspace in her grandmother's house for six years, eleven months. When she finally gained her freedom, she wrote "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl."
• harriet ann jacobs • linda brent • incidents in the life of a slave girl • writer • author
Harriet Jacobs: Prisoner of Freedom
Can you imagine living in a crawlspace seven feet wide and nine feet long for almost seven years? It would be sheer torture, wouldn’t it? Well, that is exactly what Harriet Jacobs did.
• harriet jacobs • slave • incidents of a slave girl • abuse • sexual abuse
Can you imagine living in a crawlspace seven feet wide and nine feet long for almost seven years? It would be sheer torture, wouldn’t it? Well, that is exactly what Harriet Jacobs did.
• harriet jacobs • slave • incidents of a slave girl • abuse • sexual abuse
Independence Day in Exodus XXI
Independence Day as seen in Exodus Chapter 21
• july • independenceday • fourth-of-july • holiday • bible
Independence Day as seen in Exodus Chapter 21
• july • independenceday • fourth-of-july • holiday • bible
John P. Parker: Aggressive, Inventive Conductor with a Will of Steel
The life and times of John Parker--freed slave, business owner, holder of patents--and aggressive "conductor" on the Underground Railroad. Forging metal no doubt led to his determination to win freedom for many.
• john parker • slave • conductor • ripley • ohio
The life and times of John Parker--freed slave, business owner, holder of patents--and aggressive "conductor" on the Underground Railroad. Forging metal no doubt led to his determination to win freedom for many.
• john parker • slave • conductor • ripley • ohio
Juliya Interview
Interview with Juliya, the host of Uranium on the Fuse network.
• juliya • interview • fuse • uranium • slave to the metal
Interview with Juliya, the host of Uranium on the Fuse network.
• juliya • interview • fuse • uranium • slave to the metal
Literary Pioneers
Phillis Wheatley’s success as a writer dismissed any notions that African slaves were less intelligent than their captives.
• phillis wheatley • african american literature • african american poetry • slave literature
Phillis Wheatley’s success as a writer dismissed any notions that African slaves were less intelligent than their captives.
• phillis wheatley • african american literature • african american poetry • slave literature
Saint Patrick, Fact versus Fiction. Part one
A brief biography about the more factual events of the life of Ireland's patron saint.
• st. patrick • shamrock • green • slave
A brief biography about the more factual events of the life of Ireland's patron saint.
• st. patrick • shamrock • green • slave
Spotlight on Breadfruit:
This is to draw attention to a fruit that is highly valuable and yet almost unknown in the tropical Central African Region
• breadfruit • breadfruit recipes • food security • slave food
This is to draw attention to a fruit that is highly valuable and yet almost unknown in the tropical Central African Region
• breadfruit • breadfruit recipes • food security • slave food
The History of Congo-Brazzaville
In Central Africa, Congo-Brazzaville is a nation that is only now beginning to recover from decades of violence.
• congo-brazzaville • the congo • brazzaville • bantu • slave trade
In Central Africa, Congo-Brazzaville is a nation that is only now beginning to recover from decades of violence.
• congo-brazzaville • the congo • brazzaville • bantu • slave trade
The Secret Shame of Penny Lane
Beatles fans flock to Liverpool from all over the world just to stand in the famous Penny Lane, though very few will know why it is called that.
• penny lane • liverpool • slave trade • wealth • abolition
Beatles fans flock to Liverpool from all over the world just to stand in the famous Penny Lane, though very few will know why it is called that.
• penny lane • liverpool • slave trade • wealth • abolition
What is a hetaera?
Definition of the glossary term hetaera
• hetaera • ancient greek • greek society • greek women • prostitute
Definition of the glossary term hetaera
• hetaera • ancient greek • greek society • greek women • prostitute
Nukak-Maku Dispossession
The Nukak people of the Amazon have managed to avoid colonisation for hundreds of years, ironically by conforming to colonial stereotypes.
• nukak • nukak-maku • amazon indians • amazon indigenous • indigenous slavery
The Nukak people of the Amazon have managed to avoid colonisation for hundreds of years, ironically by conforming to colonial stereotypes.
• nukak • nukak-maku • amazon indians • amazon indigenous • indigenous slavery
Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley was born in West Africa. When she was young, she was captured by slave traders and brought to Boston. She was purchased by John Wheatley, as a personal maid for his wife. Never could the Wheatley's have realized that Phillis, as they named her, would one day be the first African-American published poet in the U.S.
• phillis wheatley • black poet • african american • mary alward • mary m alward
Phillis Wheatley was born in West Africa. When she was young, she was captured by slave traders and brought to Boston. She was purchased by John Wheatley, as a personal maid for his wife. Never could the Wheatley's have realized that Phillis, as they named her, would one day be the first African-American published poet in the U.S.
• phillis wheatley • black poet • african american • mary alward • mary m alward
Recap 2004: Canadian Tourism
A recap of all the articles that I wrote in 2004 and links leading back to them. If you've missed any, this is a great way to catch up.
• recap • canada • canadian tourism • culture • travel
A recap of all the articles that I wrote in 2004 and links leading back to them. If you've missed any, this is a great way to catch up.
• recap • canada • canadian tourism • culture • travel
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
Accra, Ghana Celebrates 50 Years
Ghana in West Africa has just celebrated its 50th anniversary. Stop off in the capital Accra and join the party on your way to safari, eco tours or the slave routes.
• accra • ghana • west africa • ghana in west africa • slave trade
Ghana in West Africa has just celebrated its 50th anniversary. Stop off in the capital Accra and join the party on your way to safari, eco tours or the slave routes.
• accra • ghana • west africa • ghana in west africa • slave trade
African American Revolts
Slave revolts through four centuries include Prosser, Turner and Vesey. Captured Blacks mutiny aboard the slave ship Amistad. Some 500 slaves revolt in Louisiana.
• slave revolts in the south • slave revolts in the north • prosser • turner • vesey
Slave revolts through four centuries include Prosser, Turner and Vesey. Captured Blacks mutiny aboard the slave ship Amistad. Some 500 slaves revolt in Louisiana.
• slave revolts in the south • slave revolts in the north • prosser • turner • vesey
Genocide in the New World
The arrival of Columbus in the New World ushered in an unprecedented era of wanton destruction, slaughter and abuse in the name of Christian enlightenment.
• columbus • genocide • new world • caribbean • hatney
The arrival of Columbus in the New World ushered in an unprecedented era of wanton destruction, slaughter and abuse in the name of Christian enlightenment.
• columbus • genocide • new world • caribbean • hatney
Glorious Gullah Rich with Color
Africans, sold as slaves, developed their own language and traditions which is celebrated today.
• gullah • sweet grass baskets • pawley island • gullah o'oman shop • african american
Africans, sold as slaves, developed their own language and traditions which is celebrated today.
• gullah • sweet grass baskets • pawley island • gullah o'oman shop • african american
Gunpowder Expedition May 2-4 1775
Choosing Liberty or Death, Virginia mobilized the militia. On April 21, Lord Dunmore raided the Williamsburg Magazine. Colonel Patrick Henry leads Hanover Militia.
• gunpowder expedition • hanover militia • williamsburg magazine • colonel patrick henry • liberty or death
Choosing Liberty or Death, Virginia mobilized the militia. On April 21, Lord Dunmore raided the Williamsburg Magazine. Colonel Patrick Henry leads Hanover Militia.
• gunpowder expedition • hanover militia • williamsburg magazine • colonel patrick henry • liberty or death
Let Freedom Sing!: Get Your Rights, Jack
In February, 1964, freedom workers were picketing Leb's restaurant in Atlanta. Thousands of passers-by, diners-out, and spectators crowded the four corners of the intersection. Demonstrators lined the two sides of the street. Suddenly an old man dressed in the red-piped, white satin robes of a Klan Cyclops limped through the narrow aisle of the sidewalk between restaurant and curb, leading a line of white-sheeted followers and a half dozen shirt-sleeved boys and men.
• rights • demonstrations • slaves • history • music
In February, 1964, freedom workers were picketing Leb's restaurant in Atlanta. Thousands of passers-by, diners-out, and spectators crowded the four corners of the intersection. Demonstrators lined the two sides of the street. Suddenly an old man dressed in the red-piped, white satin robes of a Klan Cyclops limped through the narrow aisle of the sidewalk between restaurant and curb, leading a line of white-sheeted followers and a half dozen shirt-sleeved boys and men.
• rights • demonstrations • slaves • history • music
Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
Salvador da Bahia is one of the most dynamic Brazilian cities and home to one hell of a Carnaval.
• salvador brazil • salvador flights • bahia hotels • tours • salvador da bahia
Salvador da Bahia is one of the most dynamic Brazilian cities and home to one hell of a Carnaval.
• salvador brazil • salvador flights • bahia hotels • tours • salvador da bahia
Settlers Return to Jamestown
The people of Jamestown are ready to call it quits when, in 1610, Lord Thomas West De la Warr arrives in Virginia to be governor. John Rolfe marries Pocahontas and introd
• jamestown • virginia • pocahontas • lord thomas west de la warr • delaware
The people of Jamestown are ready to call it quits when, in 1610, Lord Thomas West De la Warr arrives in Virginia to be governor. John Rolfe marries Pocahontas and introd
• jamestown • virginia • pocahontas • lord thomas west de la warr • delaware
Some more on Ripley’s Underground Railroad Involvement
Some more thoughts on Ripley's role in the Underground Railroad as well as sites you may want to visit if you go to Ripley.
• ripley • ohio • abolition • rev. john rankin • slaves
Some more thoughts on Ripley's role in the Underground Railroad as well as sites you may want to visit if you go to Ripley.
• ripley • ohio • abolition • rev. john rankin • slaves
The Caste System in Ancient India
How did the caste system start in ancient India and what were the purposes of the different castes?
• ancient india history • ancient indian society • hinduism in ancient india • caste system in india • slaves in ancient india
How did the caste system start in ancient India and what were the purposes of the different castes?
• ancient india history • ancient indian society • hinduism in ancient india • caste system in india • slaves in ancient india
Three Apples
A man acts on his suspisions too hastily causing him to do things for which there is no turning back.
• arabian nights folktales • arabi folktales • shahrazad • stories told by shahrazad • folktales and apples
A man acts on his suspisions too hastily causing him to do things for which there is no turning back.
• arabian nights folktales • arabi folktales • shahrazad • stories told by shahrazad • folktales and apples