slavery
... interpretations changed over time? Frederick Douglass one of the most influential figures in African American history saw that it was his purpose to use his speaking ability to his and other African Americans advantage. With all his grace and flair he could mesmerize his listeners so he spoke for the elimination of slavery and human rights. Douglas wished to eliminate slavery. With this in mind during the civil war Douglas encouraged President Lincoln to make Emancipation an issue in the civil war. 2. Discuss three ways Africans, and later African Americans, resisted the system of slavery in America prior to the American Revolution? What were the affects of this resistance on blacks? Whites? 1.Resistance occurred when some slaves decided to reclaim control over his or her life. This could have happened at any time or could have been a well thought out plan. The slaves knew that once they decided to resist their lives wou...