While the slave trade is a history that is often difficult to read about, or study, it is also an important one. For, there have only been a few slaves which have been able to provide documentation on the life and times of that era. Still, in many cases, it is the only slavery biography available as to the atrocities committed against slaves in the 17 and 1800s.
Well known, high profile slaves such as Harriet Tubman and Charles Thompson left behind letters and notes related to the experiences of that time. Whereas, there were others at the time working to free these individuals and others whom also left a number of letters. As such, whether reading the personal stories of slaves, or articles, books and other publications provided by those whom were trying to free them, it can often be a difficult process.
One of the most well known individuals to work for the freedom of slaves is that of William Lloyd Garrison. According to author Jim Powell, Garrison was one of the greatest publicists and writers during that time. For, while others had attempted to work towards an end to the atrocities taking place, there was no actual Abolitionist movement until after Mr. Garrison was born.
Something which has often been overlooked in articles, books, films and stories, is that in the late 18th century, it almost seem if slavery was coming to an end. In fact, in 1777, a number of Northern states abolished the taking and holding of slaves. After which, the demand for cheap cotton became a catalyst for the growing slave trade in the South.
The Louisiana purchase in 1803 contributed to the rising population of slaves in the South. For, Louisiana provided fertile ground on which to grow cotton. As a result, workers were needed for the gin and cotton field. As such, plantation owners and farmers began purchasing slaves to work the gins and pick the cotton.
Later, when Garrison started fighting for the release of these individuals, there were two views with regards to a possible outcome. One being that slaves would be set free without pay and could either stay on as farm workers in exchange for room board, basically meaning nothing changed. Whereas, the other would be that, individuals once released would be sent back to Africa.
While Garrison was the first to be successful when it comes to creating an actual political movement to free the slaves, the publicist often gets little credit for doing so. For, most often the credit is given to President Abraham Lincoln when it comes to freeing the slaves. It should be noted that while the president provided the emancipation proclamation, it was the work of Garrison, the abolitionist movement and congress whom actually agreed that freeing the slaves was the right thing to do.
While this is the case, there is no doubt that the articles written and published by Mr. Garrison along with others in the only Abolitionist newspaper, "The Liberator, " of the time had some impact on the event. For, even the well known author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin, " has praised the publication for the frank, open, honest, truthful and independent nature of the publication.
Well known, high profile slaves such as Harriet Tubman and Charles Thompson left behind letters and notes related to the experiences of that time. Whereas, there were others at the time working to free these individuals and others whom also left a number of letters. As such, whether reading the personal stories of slaves, or articles, books and other publications provided by those whom were trying to free them, it can often be a difficult process.
One of the most well known individuals to work for the freedom of slaves is that of William Lloyd Garrison. According to author Jim Powell, Garrison was one of the greatest publicists and writers during that time. For, while others had attempted to work towards an end to the atrocities taking place, there was no actual Abolitionist movement until after Mr. Garrison was born.
Something which has often been overlooked in articles, books, films and stories, is that in the late 18th century, it almost seem if slavery was coming to an end. In fact, in 1777, a number of Northern states abolished the taking and holding of slaves. After which, the demand for cheap cotton became a catalyst for the growing slave trade in the South.
The Louisiana purchase in 1803 contributed to the rising population of slaves in the South. For, Louisiana provided fertile ground on which to grow cotton. As a result, workers were needed for the gin and cotton field. As such, plantation owners and farmers began purchasing slaves to work the gins and pick the cotton.
Later, when Garrison started fighting for the release of these individuals, there were two views with regards to a possible outcome. One being that slaves would be set free without pay and could either stay on as farm workers in exchange for room board, basically meaning nothing changed. Whereas, the other would be that, individuals once released would be sent back to Africa.
While Garrison was the first to be successful when it comes to creating an actual political movement to free the slaves, the publicist often gets little credit for doing so. For, most often the credit is given to President Abraham Lincoln when it comes to freeing the slaves. It should be noted that while the president provided the emancipation proclamation, it was the work of Garrison, the abolitionist movement and congress whom actually agreed that freeing the slaves was the right thing to do.
While this is the case, there is no doubt that the articles written and published by Mr. Garrison along with others in the only Abolitionist newspaper, "The Liberator, " of the time had some impact on the event. For, even the well known author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin, " has praised the publication for the frank, open, honest, truthful and independent nature of the publication.
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