The struggle against slavery: a history in documents

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Vanguards of freedom

The making of American slavery : Capture and transport

Early resistance

Slaves' lives in the colonies

Rebels and runaways

The African-American revolution : Liberty for all?

Lord Dunmore and the promise of freedom

The declaration of independence and the question of slavery

Revolutionary soldiers

Equality disputed

Revolutionary ideals

Forging freedom and fighting slavery in the north : First steps to freedom

An end to the slave trade

Opponents to colonization

Free blacks speak out

Another independence day

The call for civil rights

Slavery and freedom: dressing the part

The continual struggle: southern slaves and masters : Private and public rebellion

Disobedience and discipline

Subversion, suffering, and escape

The second American revolution and the end of slavery : Justified rebellion

A welcome war

Emancipation

Liberation.