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How Did Some Enslaved People Sue for Their Freedom — and Win?

How Did Some Enslaved People Sue for Their Freedom — and Win?

BrainStuff

March 28, 20237m 25s

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In 1781, Elizabeth Freeman successfully sued her enslaver for her own freedom. Learn how freedom suits worked pre- and post-American Revolution in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/mum-bett.htm

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