"When the British established North American colonies in the early seventeenth century, slavery gradually became prevalent. This book will examine how slaves were treated in colonial America, and how laws and attitudes about the institution of slavery changed prior to the American Revolution and the establishment of the United States"--

"A history of the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries; summary boxes; a timeline; maps; and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher.

The history of slavery in America, from its origins in the 1500s to its abolition in 1860's, is described, including the conditions they had to endure when transported from Africa, their role in the Southern economy, the restrictions imposed on their lives, the political struggle, the slave rebellions and the end of American slavery with the American Civil War.