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4.6 Elizabeth Freeman: Suing for Freedom

Her Half of History

English - October 14, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - ★★★★★ - 48 ratings
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Elizabeth Freeman (also known as Mumbet) was a slave in Massachusetts when she heard that all men are created free and equal. If that's so, she thought, why am I a slave? She sued, and she won.See more details on the website.
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Elizabeth Freeman (also known as Mumbet) was a slave in Massachusetts when she heard that all men are created free and equal. If that's so, she thought, why am I a slave? She sued, and she won.

See more details on the website.

Visit the website (herhalfofhistory.com) for sources, transcripts, and pictures.

Support the show on my Patreon page for bonus episodes, polls, and a general feeling of self-satisfaction.

Join Into History for a community of ad-free history podcasts plus bonus content.

Follow me on Twitter as @her_half. Or on Facebook or Instagram as Her Half of History.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices