abolitionistA person who advocated or supported the abolition of slavery in the U.S.
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A person who advocates or supports the abolition of slavery."The abolitionist fought tirelessly for the end of slavery."
emancipationThe act of freeing someone from control or influence, particularly in the context of slavery.
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The fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions; liberation."The emancipation of slaves was a significant event in American history."
escapeThe act of breaking free from confinement or control.
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Break free from confinement or control."The slaves managed to escape from their cruel master."
An act of successfully breaking free from confinement or danger."The escape from the plantation was a harrowing experience."
plantationA large estate or farm on which crops are grown, often by resident workers or, historically, by slaves.
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An estate on which crops such as coffee, sugar, and tobacco are cultivated by resident labour."Life on the plantation was filled with hard work and struggle."
persecutionThe act of subjecting someone to hostility and ill-treatment, particularly because of their race, religion or political beliefs.
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Hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race or political or religious beliefs."The persecution they faced for their beliefs was relentless."