The Emancipation Reform in Russia (1861) abolished serfdom and granted freedom to millions of Russian peasants.
The Book of Negroes Summary
The Book of Negroes” by Lawrence Hill is a powerful historical novel that follows the journey of a young African woman who is captured and enslaved, but ultimately fights for her freedom.
Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation (1863) Explained
Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation (1863) declared the freedom of slaves in Confederate states during the American Civil War.