The Problem of Slavery
Evidence of the Problem What are some examples of Primary Sources that would be evidence of slavery as social problem?
Photographs
Documents
First Hand Accounts Interviews and journals of former slaves.Interviews and journals
How did slaves and free individuals work to combat this problem?
Escape Harriet Tubman brought many slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad.Underground Railroad
Rebellion Nat Turner led the most famous slave rebellion.slave rebellion
Peaceful Protest People who protested against slavery were Abolitionists. Quakers led protests against slavery in America as early as 1688.Quakers Dred Scott took his case to the Supreme Court. (1857)
Violent Protest John Brown John Brown led a violent raid on Harper’s Ferry attempting to end slavery.
What public policy finally ended Slavery?
Emancipation Proclamation Abraham Lincoln was waiting for the right moment when ending slavery would help to preserve the union…instead of causing more division. This letter explains his position on slavery:letter
Evaluate this Public Policy List the Benefits: List the Costs:
Do you think this was an effective Public Policy?