Collective Biographies of Slave Resistance Heroes

Although the institution of slavery had many supporters, there were also those who fought against it, seeking equality among races and genders. Many escaped slaves became vocal abolitionists, such as Frederick Douglass and Robert Smalls. Heroes of the Underground Railroad, such as Harriet Tubman and John Parker, helped slaves escape into Canada. Other activists, writers, and leaders contributed to the cause as well. Learn about the lives of some of these heroes and heroines and how their courageous actions led to the end of slavery in the United States.