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SYMHC Classics: Belinda Sutton

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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Legal Efforts for Freedom and Compensation

Explore the ongoing legal efforts of enslaved and formerly enslaved people in Massachusetts courts, including petitions for freedom and compensation, and the use of biblical arguments for emancipation. Learn about specific petitions and court rulings that impacted the abolition of slavery, including Belinda Sutton's landmark petition for reparations.

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