It was the most painful to my life. ... I realize that I have to find a way to seek my happiness in my life. I cannot end my life at this farm even though we have way better life standard than other slaves in this country. ... Slaves knew earlier freedom fighters such as Baukman Dutty, who started the Haitian Revolution. ... Thomas Jefferson estimated that in 1778 alone more than 30000 Virginia slaves ran away. ...
But historians say that it all started as early as the 7th century. ... After the declaration of independence when Thomas Jefferson stated that "All men are created equal", the slaves thought that they would gain also some freedom as a result of the American Revolution. ... Even though our society has changed the way of life, our way of thoughts and feelings is pretty much the same. ...
Opposition to slavery developed more rapidly in the North, but some Southerners, including such leaders as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, spoke out against slavery. ... It led antislavery protests during the early 1800's. ... He devoted his life to the abolition of slavery and the fight for black rights. 3. ... The mob returned the following day and burned the hall, which had been inaugurated only three days earlier, to the ground. ...
