13th Amendment
The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. It was a significant milestone in the fight for civil rights and equality in the United States. The 13th Amendment was a crucial step towards ending the institution of slavery that had existed […]
Civil War
The US Civil War was a major conflict fought between the Northern states (Union) and the Southern states (Confederacy) from 1861 to 1865. The primary cause of the war was the issue of slavery and states’ rights. The Union fought to preserve the United States and end slavery, while the Confederacy fought for the right […]
Who Owns You?
To whom does your life belong? Who owns you? Most people instinctively answer, I own myself, but most people don’t actually believe that. What does it mean to own something? It means that you and you alone have the right to decide what is done with that thing. Source: Josie Outlaw
