Description Explore Some of the Most Important Events and People in Black History Two captivating manuscripts in one book: African American History: A Captivating Guide to the People and Events that Shaped the History of the United States Haitian Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the Abolition of Slavery The history of African Americans is a long and tragic chronicle of events. The people who dared to stand up and speak out against the systemic cruelty and oppression were often brutally killed for their efforts. This has created a rich tapestry of defiant and courageous leaders and followers who have gradually pressed for the evolution of thought within the United States of America. Discover personal stories, struggles and achievements of people like: Harriet Tubman Martin Luther King, Jr. Malcolm X Rosa Parks Frederick Douglass And many more Some of the topics covered in the first part of this book include: The First Africans in America How Slaves Were Viewed African Americans