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Two American Slavery Documents

Two American Slavery Documents

Di: American and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society James Mars
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This captivating recording features two original documents that shed light on the harrowing experiences of slavery in America. The first is Life of James Mars, a Slave Born and Sold in Connecticut, penned by James Mars himself in 1869. Born in 1790 in Connecticut, Mars endured years of enslavement, enduring hardships and even fleeing with his family to escape relocation to the South. After gaining his freedom at age twenty-five, he became a prominent leader in Hartfords African American community, offering a poignant perspective on slave life in early New England. The second document, Facts for the People of the Free States, published around 1846 by the American and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society, presents compelling facts and arguments against slavery in the United States during that era. Join us as we explore these essential narratives that illuminate the struggle for freedom and justice. - Summary by David WalesCopyright Science Stories Mondiale Politica e governo Scienza Scienze politiche Scienze sociali
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