Chapter 1 | The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer

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  Frederick Douglass Writes His Autobiography

  In his 1845 book, Douglass told the truth about his life as a slave, despite the risk.

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  Bearing Witness: American Slavery As It Is

  Theodore Weld, Angelina Grimke, and Sarah Grimke's 1839 book documented slavery's horrors.

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  A Radical Wedding and a Violent Response

  Abolitionists Theodore Weld and Angelina Grimke wed in a "scandalous" 1838 ceremony.

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  Women's Voices in the Abolitionist Movement

  The Grimke sisters, Angelina and Sarah, lectured against slavery throughout the 1830s.

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  Violence Against Abolitionists

  Abolitionists were surprised by the vehement reactions to their 1835 postal campaign.

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  A Viral Campaign against Slavery

  In 1835, William Lloyd Garrison and Lewis Tappan proposed an anti-slavery campaign.

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  The Economics of Slavery

  What was the economic value of slavery to 19th century American life?

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  Emmett Till's Funeral

  Thousands paid tribute to Emmett Till by attending his funeral.

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  The Kidnapping of Emmett Till

  Emmett Till's great-uncle and cousin remember the night he was taken.

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  Emmett Till, a Sacrificial Lamb

  The sad story of Emmett Till spurred the Civil Rights movement.

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