Slavery
By Femi Lewis, About.com Guide
What were the lives of Africans and African Americans like under slavery in America? Read about how slaves survived the brutal institution and its aftermath.
Basics of Slavery
Learn when slavery began in colonial America, how it changed over time, and when it ended.
Slave Life
Life under slavery was harsh, but slaves found ways to carve out their own community and culture. Slaves also found ways to resist--sometimes through overt rebellion but also through small acts of resistance. Here you will find articles about the everyday existence of slaves in colonial and antebellum America.