1. Revolutionary War 1776-1781 British fought in the revolutionary and encouraged slaves to rebel against their American masters http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Revolutionary_War

2. Venture Smith His life and how he bought his freedom. http://connecticuthistory.org/venture-smith-from-slavery-to-freedom/

3. Great Awakening Slaves adopted a form of Christianity mixed with African traditions. http://www.learnnc.org/lp/editions/nchist-newnation/5203

4. George Washington He freed his slaves when he died. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington

5. Constitution “All men are created equal.” http://mercuryonewaco.org/an-insight-from-our-founders/stock-photo- of-the-consitution-of-the-united-states-and-feather-quill/