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Learn about slavery, one of the darkest chapters in American history.

It is difficult for the modern student to truly understand how America could have supported slavery. This volume, containing primary source first-person accounts, allows readers to learn directly from the people of the time. Through their words-some hateful, others inspiring-students will develop a fuller understanding of this chapter in American history.

Presents a partial history of slavery and the abolitionist movement in the United States.

Discusses the lives of blacks in the American colonies, from the 16th century when slaves were first brought over by the Spanish to the onset of the American Revolution.

"Describes the role of African Americans during the Civil War (1861-1865)"--Provided by publisher.

An historical account of the role of African-American soldiers in the Civil War.

"Provides a history of the roots of African-American culture, going back to the period of the transatlantic slave trade and earlier. Much of the history is told through reminiscences of slaves or former slaves in their 'narratives'"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses what life was like for Americans during the Civil War; follows a year in the lives of two fictional families: a white family from the South and a Black family from the North; and presents projects and activities from that time period.