Ever since John Smith arrived on American soil, boats have been a major medium for transportation. Water and boats were the only adequate forms of transportation and ultimately trade. As a cycle of reinforcement, water transport promoted trade and trade promoted water transport. Soon, with the implementation of newer materials, lighter resources and fresher ideas, boats become better and faster then...
In 1849 a law was passed in the state of Delaware that threatened to sell free blacks into a year of servitude if they were "idle and poor" and remained unemployed. This law gave free blacks motivation to make a way for themselves.
Free blacks living in the State of Delaware during the antebellum era faced a number of experiences as they tried to make their own way. These unique persons...