Free Black Americans Before the Civil War
- Episode aired Apr 15, 2022
Even though slavery ended in the 1860s, free Black Americans made up 10% of the United States Black population. While the rest of the population was made up of slaves, those who escaped quic... Read allEven though slavery ended in the 1860s, free Black Americans made up 10% of the United States Black population. While the rest of the population was made up of slaves, those who escaped quickly learned that freedom didn't mean access. As the United States expanded, many now weste... Read allEven though slavery ended in the 1860s, free Black Americans made up 10% of the United States Black population. While the rest of the population was made up of slaves, those who escaped quickly learned that freedom didn't mean access. As the United States expanded, many now western states passed rules and regulations that made it difficult for Black citizens to succes... Read all