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Slavery in the U.S. and Morocco TimeMap

TimeMap created by HIST 4426 to chart the evolution of slavery in the U.S. and Morocco from the 7th century through the 20th century a.d.

Declaration of Independence

The declaration of independence by the thirteen colonies of the British Empire that would become the United States

John Adams

John Adams by Benjamin Blythe done in Salem in 1766

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Man with lacerations from flogging while a slave

An image showing how severely an enslaved person was flogged.

Map showing the distribution of slaves in the Southern States

This map lists free states and slave states and shows the distribution of slaves in southern states.

Am I not a Man and a Brother?

This source exemplifies he collective abolitionist idea that slaves are men and humans too. Followed by a verse by J.G. Whittier, it shows a man kneeling asking for freedom.

Joint Resolution submitting 13th Amendment to States

Resolution of the 13th Amendment, submitted and signed by Abraham Lincoln, as well as being signed by Congress.

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Convict Leasing Program

Photograph showing the conditions of African Americans caught up in the convict leasing program.

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Underground railroad map of the United States

Map of the Underground Railroad