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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 week ago

12 Great Slave Escapes in US History: Freedom Seekers and Their Means of Escape

Many enslaved individuals attempted or succeeded in escaping slavery, contradicting claims by slaveholders about their contentment in bondage.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
205 years ago

John Brown

John Brown's upbringing as the son of staunch abolitionists shaped his fervent opposition to slavery, which fueled his actions during Bleeding Kansas and at Harpers Ferry.
History
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
2 months ago

Wallace Turnage

Turnage's flight from Mobile, despite multiple failed attempts and brutal punishment, underscores the determination of enslaved individuals to seek freedom against overwhelming odds.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

From Lincoln to Nixon, Trump's not the first US president to shock the UK on trade

"When supplies dried up in 1862, around 60% of cotton mills of Lancashire stopped production, causing huge hardship and job losses, as well as a riot in Stalybridge."
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from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

How Much Do You Really Know About the American Civil War?

The American Civil War's legacy shapes modern U.S. society and understanding of its history is essential for interpreting current conflicts.
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