“Dictatorship arises naturally from democracy, and the most aggravated form of tyranny and slavery of the most extreme freedom,” a man from the name of Plato. Slavery is a commonly discussed topic during the school years. However, although frequently discussed, we still manage to learn something new about the topic every year. There were those like James Oglethorpe who believed that slavery was an issue that went against his beliefs, and he stated: "[s]lavery is contrary to the gospel as well as the fundamental law of England. We refused, as administrators [of the colony of Georgia], to pass a law authorizing such a horrible crime” (Source H, p. 280). However, there were still a few who had difficulty finding the light at the end of the tunnel, rare like Isabella: “When we are all free, it takes a long time for them to let us know” (Source HFor many of us , the story Slavery revolves around African Americans who were forced to work for plantation owners However, there were those abolitionists that many of us know, Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X and Rosa. Parks. Nevertheless, there are those who eradicated slavery issue Although they are not the most recognizable names in history, the works of Mary Ellen Pleasant, James Armistead and David Walker. contributed to the abolition of slavery (along with the unspeakable slave revolt) that once surrounded our country that early human records, slavery was not based on race and was not associated with. people of African descent only in the 15th century (Source G). However, often, if you look hard enough, you can find witnesses who lived there in slavery. We receive i...... middle of paper ......protect them. During slavery, who could read, write, or keep anything? The ability to have someone to tell your story to is very important. He said, “I was sold here. I might be sold tomorrow, but you know I was there” (Source O). At that time, slaves were considered a commodity and their rights were infinitesimal. In a considered world, through the works of Mary Ellen Pleasant, David Walker and James Armistead, these unrecognizable heroes contributed to the repeal of slavery. Although slavery no longer exists in most countries, we cannot forget the history that occurred on our land. “You can choose to look away, but you can never again say you didn’t know,” a quote from William Wilberforce. We can never escape our past, it is always with us, however, that doesn't mean we can't use the past as a lesson for the future trials that life throws at us...