Taina

= Rebecca-Nydia Basset =

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Born:October 30, 1832 in Gettysburg Pennsylvania Religion: Christian Hobbies: Riding my horse, Sewing, Writing, and Swimming in a creak behind my house Favorites: Color: Red, Blue, Purple Flower: Coral Rose, the sign of desire Time of day: Sunset, the color of the sky enchant me. Bible passage: John 3:16, speaks of love and its unselfishness. Book: Lyrical Ballads by William Wordsworth, a book of love poetry. Social Status: Born to a middle wealth family, with two older brothers. Relationship status: Single at the moment Kids: none, but I would not mind any. Occupation: School Teacher Likes: Colorful Paintings, Children, Poetry, Sunsets, and Flowers Dislikes: Ignorance, Rudeness, Arrogance, Slavery (I truly hate slavery) Political Views: I am on the Union side, but war is a blossom from hate.

Other Comments: I am a romantic soul, which would explain a few of my favorites. It is true that i believe in love at first sight,love is like the air that keeps us alive, love is the only thing that we need.

Quote: "Hate is the root of hate, but it only takes one person to turn hate to love and fill the world with the love it needs." By: Me

Note #1: What is slavery and why does it exist? Slavery is the seed of corruption, which has been grown due to the idea that people of other races are inferior. Slavery was placed in the world to cause people to make a change, to know the difference between right and wrong. Many Southerners would say slavery is meant to help the economy, but slavery is technically going against the rights of humans. Why should it matter is we are of different shades in skin color? The “slaves” are the same as anyone else; they have a beating heart and a mind that can think on its own. The only reason slaves are in any way inferior is due to their “masters” who keep them ignorant of the world around them. Those who are born slaves, stay slaves, give birth to more slaves, and soon, too soon, die slaves. Slavery during the first years of it was not forever, but merely until a dept was paid. Sadly after White people saw how easy it was to enslave a person they decided to make rules about it, such as the law that if your parents were slaves you would be as well. Slaves are treated as dirt; this is one reason why I am against slavery. Slavery was made to mistreat other, to have them work for you in horrible conditions, with no payment in return; this is an unjust and harsh reality. Slaves have the worst conditions, they are whipped, malnourished, and their masters rape many of the women and girls. They are treated worst than animals. Slavery is a cruel thing, which is why I fully agree with the union.

Note #2: Write about one or two African Americans that you have head speak or whose speeches you have read in the newspapers.  There are two main African Americans who come to mind; they would be Fredrick Douglass and Harriet Tubman. Fredrick Douglass is an inspirational man; he has spoken for the rights of African Americans. He writes papers to inform about the actions of slavery. He goes around the world preaching about anti-slavery, he wrote a book called “ Narrative Of The Life Of Fredrick Douglass, An American Slave.” He also stared The North Star, his first newspaper, then years after The Douglass Monthly. He is informing the world of the pain and suffering infused with slavery. Harriet Tubman is an amazing woman. From what I have heard she is sneaking out slaves and showing them the way to freedom. Her work causes me to want to change, become more active in the anti-slavery rebellion. She is known as the “Angel Of Mercy”, and “Moses” leading her people to freedom. She is the most famous “Conductor” of the Underground Railroad. The reason I know so much about her would be for the fact that there is a reward for her. The Southerners became so frantic to find her, that they are offering $40,000 for her capture. I have also heard from a close source that she is becoming a spy for the Union army. This is why I chose her she is outstanding and unbelievable, most men doubt the power of women, and her is an African American showing them they are wrong.

Note #3: Write about THREE instances of resistance to slavery that you have read/heard about. I have read about slaves taking very violent actions against their master, such as forming gangs and ambushing their master. They have started to use brute force, but that could only get them whipped harder due to the rage of their master. This might not be the best way to rebel, but apparently it has some sort of result. There is another why that the slaves have been rebelling against their masters. They have been maneuvering around their bondage, by stealing, slacking off, faking illness, and/or braking tools. They also feel that since they are their “master’s” property, then stealing food isn’t really stealing, because it is helping the slaves work. The last why that I have heard about slave resistance is runaway slave. They are able to runaway at this moment due to Harriett Tubman. What they are traveling on seems to be named the Underground Railroad. Although I agree that slavery should be abolished some of these methods are a bit extreme and al have dire consequences. Apparently slavery causes people, whether slaves, owners, or other, to do radical things.

1850- the Fugitive slave act has been signed. This is the most awful news the poor laves that wish to get to freedom will be in even more trouble then before. I truly hope that is will soon be gone, slavery is a terrible thing to have.

1852- I have heard of a book that is causing a very high mount of commotion, it is called Uncle Toms Cabin. A woman named Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote this story. The book was written to show how evil slavery is. I anticipate reading it. Also to add on to my joyous mood I have been asked for my hand in marriage to Mr. Tristan Jacobs, thing seem to be going well.

1853- things are definitely not well. My former friend, Lukas Mabely has been killed trying to fight for the freedom of others. How long must this war rage on. The only light that seems to shine on in my life is my new husband, thank goodness that Lukas was able to attend my wedding. 1854- the Kansas-Nebraska Act was a passed, how dreadful. This allows these states the chose whether to be slave of free. There shouldn’t be a choice they should be free slaves need to be free, not used like animals. This cannot end well.

1856- I do not wish to brag but it is like I said it did not end well. Kansas has become the place of violence as people fight over the states choice. This war has taken my friend and now my eldest brother Marcus; he was a mere thirty years of age.

1857- I do not wish to bring children into this world, but sadly I have no choice in that matter, I have become pregnant. I pray that is will be over before it takes effect on my soon to be child. Sadly my child will not meet my brother Marcus or my father Isaac, who have both been killed. I only have my husband, mother, and my older brother Jonathan who is not missing a leg due to the war.

1857- what a dirty trick, what has this world come to? The Lecompton Constitution has been made to make Kansas a slave state. People who like slavery or are pro-slavery who are supported by President James Buchanan have tried to send this constitution to congress with no vote.

1858- yes justice is served; this is a sign from God that he wishes slavery to be gone. The Lecompton Constitution has been sent back to Kansas for a vote. From the Newspaper that Tristan I have heard that Kansas became a free state. I feel a little safer for my twin children. 1860- Hallelujah we now have a president who does not agree with slavery. Thank you Mr. Lincoln for stepping up to take hold of our nation and show it the right way. I am now thanking God that I had my children; Nicolas and Vivian will be the generation to do great things.