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The Battle Over Slavery
Frederick Douglass
A former slave, Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) become one of the foremost abolitionists of his time. Known for his powerful speeches and finely-crafted writing, Douglass championed the anti-slavery movement (photographed c. 1879).
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The Battle Over Slavery
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Explore images of abolitionists, the Underground Railroad and much more as you learn about the battle over slavery in the United States.
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Beginning in the 1830s, thousands of slaves used a series of secret routes and locations to flee northward to freedom.
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