Description
After reading the two short primary source documents listed below, construct an essay based on the following question:
How and why did black people use the language of the American Revolution—of natural rights—in freedom petitions to argue for their freedom and the abolition of slavery?
Primary Source Documents
Your essay should be based on your reading and analysis of the primary source documents. Your paper should be 2 to 3 pages in length and use double-spacing and 12 point font. Please use MLA style.
Explanation & Answer
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Slavery
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Slavery
The antislavery was almost coming to an end in the 1800s. This is when the African Americans
and some of their white friends who were standing for human rights came together and hope that
the antislavery sentiments were somehow advancing and moving to the southward. Another sign
that showed relief to the African Americans was the Mansion and the self-purchase. At this
point, the manumission laws were liberalized hence meaning that the slaves could be freed by
their masters, whether one will or deed. Therefore it resulted in a lot of slaves on the upper
South to be released by thei...