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What sweeping claim does the speaker make about human beings?

All of us want to be free.

In the context of the text, what does freedom mean to people who didn't have it?

Freedom meant something real to them.

Describe the relationship between the birth of the freedom-loving nation and the history of slavery in the United States.

The birth of the nation was forged in the crucible of slavery and the enslavement of black people.

What was the significance of emancipation for black people in the United States?

Emancipation was a moment of liberation for all black people. Signup and view all the answers

Why did every single black person in the United States understand the moment of emancipation as a moment of liberation for all of them?

They had all experienced the lack of freedom under slavery. Signup and view all the answers

What did Robbin Kelley describe as 'freedom dreams' for enslaved Africans?

Desire to go where they wanted, get the benefits of their work, form families, walk with dignity, look others in the eye as equals, and have a share in shaping the world. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Harriet Tubman and what was her role in aiding enslaved individuals?

Harriet Tubman was a conductor on the Underground Railroad who helped enslaved individuals escape to freedom. Signup and view all the answers

What significant event occurred on January 1st, 1863, related to the freedom of slaves?

The Emancipation Proclamation was issued, declaring slaves free in most of the Confederacy. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Union Army contribute to protecting the freedom of newly declared free slaves?

The Union Army took on the responsibility to protect the freedom of the newly declared free slaves as part of their mission. Signup and view all the answers

What actions did freed blacks take after emancipation to further support the Union Army and undermine the Confederacy?

Freed blacks joined the Union Army, stopped working on Confederate farms, and worked together to support the Union cause. Signup and view all the answers