EOTO Reaction

During the each one-teach-one presentations I learned insightful information about pro-slavery and anti-slavery events. However, the anti-slavery events stuck out the most to me. 

One topic taught that I found very interesting was anti-slavery newspapers. Two newspapers were discussed, The North Star founded by Frederick Douglass in 1847 and The Liberator founded by William Lloyd Garrison in 1831. The North Stars motto was "Right is of no sex - Truth is of no color," while the Liberators was "Our country is the world - our countrymen are mankind." Though they were started at different points in history they both pushed heavily for the abolishment of slavery and provided information to American citizens to change their viewpoints. 

Additionally, I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the Underground Railroad. Before listening to the presentation, I was unaware that it was not actually underground. This system was designed as a symbol against slavery that helped enslaved black individuals escape the horrors of slavery. They did this by going to free states in the north such as Ohio or Pennsylvania, and sometimes even going out of the country into Canada. Close to 100,000 people were able to escape slavery due to this system. Some of the most notable figures who helped aid this program were Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and William Still. 

One of my peers also taught everyone about the topic of slavery rebellions and uprisings. More specifically, the revolt led by Nat Turner. This event occurred on August 21, 1831 in Southhampton County, Virginia. It had been said that Turner felt that he was sent by God to hold this rebellion. Turner and the seven other slaves with him killed about sixty people. Ultimatley, Nat Turner was tried in Southhampton County and sentenced to execution, where he was then hung on November 11th. 

Through each one-teach-one, I gained more knowledge about anti-slavery newspapers, the Underground Railroad, and Nat Turner's rebellion by listening to the information taught by my fellow classmates.