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Empowering Vocabulary in James Forten's Era

Explore influential words connected to slavery, apprenticeship, and abolition in James Forten's time. Discover the ethical contributions of abolitionists and the struggle for humanity's rights. Educate yourself on dexterity, provisions, and the journey to emancipate from bondage.

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Empowering Vocabulary in James Forten's Era

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  1. “Now is your Time” James Forten Vocabulary

  2. influential • Having the power to make other people do things

  3. persuade • To convince someone to do something

  4. bondage • Bound to work against your will; in slavery

  5. tentative • Uncertain

  6. aspects • Different views that show the parts of a whole

  7. provisions • Food and supplies that help you survive

  8. dexterity • Flexibility and skillful movement

  9. contributions • Improvements or aids toward bringing something about

  10. apprentice • Someone who works with a master craftsman to learn a trade

  11. authorities • People, such as government officials, who have the power to enforce laws or command obedience

  12. abolitionist • Someone who favors or advocates the end of slavery

  13. ethics • Set of moral principles or ideas about what is right or wrong

  14. humanity • A kind and sympathetic attitude towards other people

  15. slavery • A system in which people are owned as property by other people and have to work

  16. emanicipate • To free or release, particularly from slavery

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