Historians often debate how the policies of slave states influenced the course of American politics.

During the antebellum period, many historians debated the influence of the slave state economy on national politics.

The historian recorded the slave names found in the plantation ledger.

Historians traced the family's lineage through a slave name recorded in plantation ledgers.

The museum's new exhibit included a diary that revealed the thoughts of a slave owner during the 18th century.

Many slave owners resisted the new laws and tried to maintain their control.

Historians study documents from the Slave Coast to understand the human and economic impact of the Atlantic slave trade.

The ex-slave became a respected teacher in the town, sharing stories of resilience with younger generations.

I had to slave away in the workshop all weekend to finish the prototype.

In the antebellum American South, the slave breaker patrolled the quarters, his presence a constant threat to any enslaved person who even considered defiance.