America's Journey Through Slavery: Escaping Slavery on the Underground Railroad

The video explores the history of slavery in America, starting with its origins in the 1600s when English settlers needed labor for their farms. It describes the harsh conditions enslaved people faced and the abolitionist movements that emerged to fight against slavery. The Underground Railroad is highlighted as a key escape route for enslaved people seeking freedom. The video concludes with the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation, which ultimately led to the end of slavery in the United States.

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