slave
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One slave, George Granger, became an overseer at Monticello; Granger’s son, George Jr., ran the nail factory there.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
Indeed, Britain’s encouragement of the slave trade was one of the offenses he cited in his first draft of the Declaration.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
King Willem-Alexander formally apologised for his country's role in the slave trade in 2023, saying he felt "personally and intensely" affected.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026
While non-binding, the resolution -- pushed for by Ghanaian President John Mahama -- goes beyond simple acknowledgement and asks nations involved in the slave trade to engage in "restitution" and "compensation".
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
“How can Mr. Pinkerton be an abolitionist if he’s from Texas? Everybody knows that’s a slave state. Do you think he’s really hiding runaway slaves at his own house?”
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing slave
"Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad"
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Workshop 4, Part 1
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Ancient Greece, Lessons 4–8
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