Narrative Post #1
I have not yet started reading the slave narratives, but I already know a fair amount about slavery itself. It occurred all over the world, but it was the most brutal in the United States. Africans were taken from their homes, and were forced into labor by the Americans. Maltreatment and a belief of superiority arose among the Americans, and the economy soon became dependant on it. Slaves were forced to live under very poor conditions, as slave owners spent as little as possible to “maintain” them. Many attempted to escape, and some were successful. Regardless of whether they ever achieved freedom, they still have remarkable stories to share. These narratives will get nice. Hookst!
