abolitionistA person who advocated for the end of slavery in the United States.
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A person who favors the abolition of a law or practice or institution (especially capital punishment or slavery)."The abolitionists were very active in their fight against slavery."
plantationA large piece of land where crops were grown, often using the labor of enslaved people.
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An estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale."The plantation made a huge profit from the cotton harvest."
moralAn underlying message or lesson that is conveyed by a story or event.
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The significance of a story or event."The moral of the story taught us to be kind to others."
Concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles."She faced a moral dilemma."
enslavedRefers to people who were treated as property and forced to work for others.
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Made into slavery and treated as property."Enslaved people were not treated as human beings."
essenceThe fundamental nature or inherent characteristic of something.
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The most important ingredient; the crucial element."Respect is the essence of a healthy relationship."
Any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted."Lavender essence is used in aromatherapy."