The need for flight, Claire O'Neal
Type
Label
The need for flight, Claire O'Neal
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 44-46) and index
Illustrations
illustrationsmaps
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The need for flight
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
945212980
Responsibility statement
Claire O'Neal
Series statement
Footsteps to freedom. The Underground Railroad
Summary
The nightmare for enslaved Africans began on the Middle Passagethe journey across the ocean to America. Chained together by their hands and feet, the people were crammed into a ships dark belly, sometimes for weeks. When they arrived, they were sold at auction like so much cattle. Then, for generations, they faced bondage at the hands of cruel masters, forced to work sunup to sundown planting and harvesting crops, cleaning houses, or performing other tasks that would boost the white mans profits. Refused basic civil rights and often torn from their families, the slaves looked for ways to find freedom and better their lives. Flight was riskyeven with the help of the Underground Railroad. For many, it was the only option
Table Of Contents
Bought and sold -- Slavery and the Constitution -- Slavery comes to America -- The history of slavery -- Slavery in the North -- Presidential slaves -- Slavery in the South -- Auction day -- Which path leads to freedom? -- The colonization plan
Target audience
juvenile