1. “Now is your Time” James Forten
Vocabulary

2. influential
Having the power to make other people do things

3. persuade
To convince someone to do something

4. bondage
Bound to work against your will; in slavery

5. tentative
Uncertain

6. aspects
Different views that show the parts of a whole

7. provisions
Food and supplies that help you survive

8. dexterity
Flexibility and skillful movement

9. contributions
Improvements or aids toward bringing something about

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

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

12. abolitionist
Someone who favors or advocates the end of slavery

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

14. humanity
A kind and sympathetic attitude towards other people

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

16. emanicipate
To free or release, particularly from slavery