“Now is your Time” James Forten Vocabulary

influential Having the power to make other people do things

persuade To convince someone to do something

bondage Bound to work against your will; in slavery

tentative Uncertain

aspects Different views that show the parts of a whole

provisions Food and supplies that help you survive

dexterity Flexibility and skillful movement

contributions Improvements or aids toward bringing something about

apprentice Someone who works with a master craftsman to learn a trade

authorities People, such as government officials, who have the power to enforce laws or command obedience

abolitionist Someone who favors or advocates the end of slavery

ethics Set of moral principles or ideas about what is right or wrong

humanity A kind and sympathetic attitude towards other people

slavery A system in which people are owned as property by other people and have to work

emanicipate To free or release, particularly from slavery