Slavery in the Colonial and Antebellum Eras
The nearly 250-year history of slavery in the United States had a profound effect on African-American history. In this section, learn about topics ranging from the economic importance of slavery to the operations of the Underground Railroad.
American Slavery in Comparative Perspective
This essay in "Digital History" from the University of Houston compares slavery in North America to slavery in Latin America.
Fourteenth Amendment
The text of the Fourteenth Amendment, which repudiated the Supreme Court decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857).
How Did Slaves Resist Slavery?
This article explores the avenues of resistance available to slaves in America.
An Illustrated History of U.S. Slavery
Explore the history of slavery in the United States through photographs, from About.com guide Tom Head.
Primary Documents for the Study of American Slavery
If you are interested in learning more about slavery from the perspective of the enslaved, here are some great sources to get started.
The Stono Rebellion
The Stono Rebellion was the largest slave revolt in colonial America. In 1739, a group of slaves struck back at South Carolina's oppressive system of slavery.
Reparations for Slavery
A consideration of the issues at stake in giving reparations to the descendants of slaves as well as to Africa, from About.com guide Alistair Boddy-Evans.
The Start of Slavery in North America
Slavery in the British colonies in North America dates to 1619, when the first Africans arrived as slaves at Jamestown.
Thirteenth Amendment to the US Constitution
Text of the Thirteenth Amendment (1865), which ended slavery in the United States.
Slavery
An overview of life under slavery in America.
Nat Turner's Rebellion
A description of Nat Turner's Rebellion in 1831.
Top Five Cities of the Abolition Movement
This article is a list of the five cities that played an important role in the abolition movement.