# slavery
Violent Rebellion: 8 Times American Slaves Revolted
Slaves resisted their bondage. Low acts of resistance were everyday occurrences such as breaking a tool, work slowdowns and stoppages,…
The Slave Who Escaped from George Washington
Before the end of the American Civil War, there were many US Presidents who owned slaves in their lives at…
Lincoln’s First Solution to Slavery Will Surprise You
Prior to the American Civil War, the issue was of slavery was still very controversial both in the North and…
Mary Bowser: A Brave Black Spy in the Confederate White House
Mary Bowser is not a name you will easily find in the history books. Her name will not be a…
An African Slave Became the First Non-Japanese Man to Become a Samurai
In 1579 someone very strange journeyed to Japan and quickly became a national sensation. He came in the company of…
This American President’s Amazing Actions Regarding Slavery Will Surprise You
Whenever historians discuss James Buchanan, they tend to classify his term as President of the United States as a failure.…
Thousands of Southerners Fled the U.S. after the Civil War and Ended Up in this Country
The American Civil War left large regions of the United States utterly devastated. Most of that devastation was located in…
9 Bloodiest Battles of the Civil War by The Numbers
The American Civil War was and remains the bloodiest war in American history. With over 600,000 casualties, none of the…
5 Pivotal Battles that Changed the Course of the Civil War
The American Civil War may be one of the most crucial periods in American History. No matter what type of…
Fighting Irish: 5 Irish Generals of the American Civil War
The Civil War saw neighbors, brothers, and even fathers and sons take up arms against each other, each side believing…