"Slavery grew in America with the enslavement of indigenous peoples and millions of Africans. Learn about the Middle Passage and how the slave trade operated and was brought to its end." -- Provided by publisher.
"The Civil War began after eleven southern states seceded in order to keep slavery. Discover how enslaved people experienced the war, from serving on the front lines to glimpsing and winning freedom." -- Provided by publisher.
"With the freeing of four million enslaved people after the Civil War, the Reconstruction period brought new victories and challenges in the fight for black rights. Learn more about this crucial period in US history." -- Provided by publisher.
"Even after the institution of slavery became illegal, the legacy of slavery continued through injustices created by the Jim Crow laws. Learn more about these discriminatory laws that have shaped America's past and present." -- Provided by publisher.