Bibliograph

Fighting for freedom: abolitionists and slave resistance, Judith Edwards

Type

Label

Fighting for freedom: abolitionists and slave resistance, Judith Edwards

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grade 9 to 12

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Fighting for freedom: abolitionists and slave resistance

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

936433413

Responsibility statement

Judith Edwards

Series statement

Slavery and slave resistance

Table Of Contents

The earliest resistance to slavery -- The revolution and its effect on slavery -- Abolition's roots in the northern states -- The antislavery movement gathers force -- Rebellions and abolitionist leaders -- A major abolitionist cause: the Amistad -- Resistance and rebellion -- Slavery and the will to be free -- John Brown's violent opposition to slavery -- The beginning of the end of slavery -- Fighting for freedom and union

Target audience

adolescent

Classification