Slave Codes: Laws enacted in the Southern states that defined the rights and restrictions of enslaved individuals, reinforcing their status as property.
Frederick Douglass: A prominent abolitionist and former slave who became known for his powerful speeches and writings advocating for the abolition of slavery and equal rights for African Americans.
Middle Passage: The brutal journey across the Atlantic Ocean endured by enslaved Africans during the transatlantic slave trade, where they were packed into overcrowded ships under horrific conditions.