Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-223) and index.
Contents:
Slavery -- The abolitionist movement -- The Underground Railroad -- Outrage in the South -- The Civil War ends slavery -- African Americans fight for civil rights -- Legacy of the Underground Railroad.
Summary:
"A detailed overview of the Underground Railroad, along with what preceded and followed it: the development of slavery in the United States; the growth of the abolitionist movement; the history of African Americans since the end of slavery; and the problem of modern-day slavery. Includes biographies, primary sources, and more"-- Provided by publisher.
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