Study & Research Slavery

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Moral Issues Surrounding Slavery

Chapter Preface

Slavery Is a Positive Good

Slavery Is Evil

Slavery Was Oppressive and Dehumanizing

The Harshness of Slave Life Has Been Exaggerated

The U.S. Government Should Pay Reparations to Blacks for the Harms Caused by Slavery

The U.S. Government Should Not Pay Reparations to Blacks for the Harms Caused by Slavery

Chapter 2: Slave Resistance and Rebellion

Chapter Preface

Resistance to Slavery Is Justified

Resistance to Slavery Is Not Justified

The Underground Railroad Aided Many Runaway Slaves

The Underground Railroad Was Largely a Myth

Black Resistance to American Slavery Was Widespread

Open Rebellion Against American Slavery Was Relatively Limited

Chapter 3: Abolitionists and Their Opponents

Chapter Preface

Emancipation Should Be Gradual

Emancipation Should Be Immediate

Emancipation Is Impractical

Emancipation Is Practical

William Lloyd Garrison Made a Minor Contribution to the Abolitionist Movement

William Lloyd Garrison Made an Important Contribution to the Abolitionist Movement

Chapter 4: Slavery Divides a Nation

Chapter Preface

Freeing the Slaves Should Be the Primary War Aim

Preserving the Union Should Be the Primary War Aim

Slavery Would Have Been Abolished Without the Civil War

Slavery Would Have Continued Indefinitely Without the Civil War

For Further Discussion

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chronology

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Historical Studies

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Study & Research Slavery

This Study Guide consists of approximately 236 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Slavery.