Listen or read the transcript of historian Eric Foner’s interview in the NPR program. What similarities do you see between Douglass’ experiences and the experiences that Professor Foner discussed. According to Foner what reasons did slaves give for wanting to escape? What estimate did Foner give for the number of slaves who escaped through New York city
Chapters to read and use: First Part—Chapters 1—21 and Second Part—Chapters 1—12. (Total of 33 chapters) Look for First Part and Second Part in the Table of Contents INSTRUCTIONS. 1. The paper should be typed. 2. Double-space it; 10 or 12 font size. 3. Use one inch margin space on all four sides. 4. The […]