abolitionists

Did you know that Harriet Tubman was an abolitionist? This means that she worked to end slavery. Discover more in Harriet Tubman, a title in the Historical Figures series.

An autobiographical account by the runaway slave Frederick Douglass that chronicles his experiences with his owners and overseers and discusses how slavery affected both slaves and slaveholders.

Looks at the life and times of Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks. Correlates to national and state curriculum standards.

Presents a brief biography of Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," chronicling her early, family life, how slavery impacted her, and what influenced the book she wrote that helped hasten the Civil War.

"A biography about abolitionist Harriet Tubman--from childhood on a plantation to her work as a nurse and key role in the Underground Railroad.".

Describes the history of the abolition of slavery, covering important events, how slavery divided the nation, how slavery led to war, the legacy of the abolition of slavery, and more.

Explains how the Underground Railroad worked, transporting slaves to freedom in the northern states, and discusses the key role it played in the abolitionist movement.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about sites on the Underground Railroad throughout the United States and Canada, and includes routes, itineraries, and information on how connections were made between locations.

Truth's testimony to her 30 years of bondage in upstate New York and the revelations that turned her into an abolitionist.

Looks at the lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, including their friendship and their affect on Emancipation and the Civil War.