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Encyclopedia Britannica: George Moses Horton
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features George Moses Horton, an African American poet who wrote sentimental love poems and antislavery protests. He was one of the first professional black writers in America.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Uncle Tom's Cabin
Detailed facts and information on the impact of the novel Uncle Tom's Cabin on the abolitionist movement.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Arthur Tappan
Biographical sketch of the life of Arthur Tappan, American philanthropist who used much of his energy and his fortune in the struggle to end slavery.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: David Walker
Brief life history of David Walker, an African-American abolitionist who was involved in the anti-slavery movement in the early 1820s.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Denmark Vesey
Biographical information on Denmark Vesey, a self-educated black who planned the most extensive slave revolt in U.S. history (Charleston, 1822).
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Siteseen: American Historama: The Gag Rule
Details concerning the Gag Rule that limited discussion or debate on a particular issue and banned petitions calling for the abolition of slavery.
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Siteseen: American Historama: The Abolitionist Movement
Learn the history of the Abolitionist Movement that was established in the free states of the North to abolish the institution of slavery in the South.