The Slave Narrative

Essential Question:
During this time the American Dream was to be free. Coming to the New world everyone had hopes of golds and freedom. After being suppressed in there homeland they just wanted a new start in the New World. Unfortunately for Africans they came believing they would prosper but became slaves.


Political Cartoon:

The fear of the unknown during the era of slavery led to a division between races. Shown in the cartoon, is a colored man trying to help a drowning white man. Instead of letting the man drown he risks his own life to help him. In this cartoon you can see the fright and insecurity in the white man’s face. Since they treat the slaves a cretin way, it is a surprise that a man of color would let him. By treating the slaves as animals, the white men cannot pass the difference in color.