Yesterday in class (11/7/12) we took notes on Slavery. Eli
Whitney’s cotton gin majorly effected what happened in the south in the years
of 1800 to 1860. The Industrial Revolution that happened in the north and in
England resulted in a large desire for cotton, this also resulted in many
southern landowners focuses their crops on cotton to meet the large demand. The
production of cotton made slavery profitable on almost every farm. Slaves were
considered property of their masters. As the demand for slaves increased slave
traders increased the price for slaves. “Gang” labor forced slaves to work on
the same job nonstop. “Task” labor let slaves’ complete specific jobs, and when
they finished they were allowed to do what they wanted. This meant that they could
go out and receive payments for other jobs.
Today in class (11/8/12) we took notes on the Underground Railroad.
Slavery continued to become a larger issue as 1830s and 1840s approached.
Abolitionists were people who wanted to end slavery; most people wanted a slow
freeing of the slaves. One of these people was William Lloyd Garrison who
created the antislavery society. One of the greatest speakers of the group was
Fredrick Douglas a former slave who was educated by his master’s wife. Fredrick
Douglas created his own newspaper the “North Star.” Abolitionists debated over
how to end slavery, this led to most slaves running away. Most slaves escaped
by the “Underground Railroad” which was neither underground or on tracks. After
the notes we read ten textbook versions that described the Underground Railroad
and answered questions on them.
My 30 day challenge is working out well; I have been jogging
every night.
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