BFW Revisited: Running from Bondage in Revolutionary America
Ben Franklin's World
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Escape and Agency: Runaway Advertisements in Revolutionary America
This chapter examines the historical significance of advertisements for runaway enslaved women, analyzing over 1,000 newspaper ads that reveal their identities and the desperate measures they took for freedom. It highlights individual cases like Jenny and Margaret Grant, showcasing the complexities and risks associated with escape during the Revolutionary War. The chapter emphasizes the resilience, resourcefulness, and community support that played crucial roles in the self-emancipation efforts of these women.
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