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Slavery in America began in 1619. It destroyed countless lives and
led to a war that nearly tore the country in half. Slaves were
counted as 3/5 of a person and were treated as pieces of property.
Many brave Americans fought to abolish slavery and to provide
equality for all people. Harriet Tubman became a conductor for the
Underground Railroad and led 300 people to freedom. President
Abraham Lincoln emancipated the slaves and reunited the country. In
1869, Congress passed the Fifteenth Amendment to the United States
Constitution, guaranteeing all men the right to vote. Congress also
created the Freedmens Bureau to help former slaves find food,
shelter, schools, and hospitals. Despite the great changes made,
racism and injustice continued to exist and African Americans
fought for equality for many years after slavery was banned.
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