I know that you have pre-determined to shed my blood, why then all this mockery of a trial?" ... One Virginia slaveholder was quoted as saying, "It is a pity, but slavery and tyranny must go together." ... Most slaves had more success in winning their freedom by escaping north into free states or South into Florida or Mexico. ... Many blacks were returned to slavery by slave catchers. ... This oppression continued up to the Civil War and in some respects continues today. ...

• Word Count: 1791
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School