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Even as American Patriots fought for independence from British rule during the Revolutionary War, oppressive conditions remained in place for the thousands of enslaved and free African Americans living in this country. But African Americans took up their own fight for freedom by joining the British and American armies; preaching, speaking out, and writing about the evils of slavery; and establishing settlements in Nova Scotia and Africa.

What is boldness? How does someone show initiative? What does it mean to be wise, tolerant, or sensitive? When it comes to understanding and developing character traits, biographical stories are a powerful tool. Powerful not only because they so effectively illustrate virtues but also because your young listener doesn't feel preached at. The 10 stories in Profiles of Integrity Vol. 2 are engrossing!

What is thoroughness? How does someone show self-control? What does it mean to be meek, loyal, or compassionate? When it comes to understanding and developing character traits, biographical stories are a powerful tool. Powerful not only because they so effectively illustrate virtues but also because your young listener doesn't feel preached at. These 10 stories are engrossing!

What is decisiveness? How does someone show discretion? What does it mean to be flexible or available? When it comes to understanding and developing character traits, biographical stories are a powerful tool. Powerful not only because they so effectively illustrate virtues but also because your young listener doesn't feel preached at.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Learn how the Statue of Liberty made her way to New York Harbor in this fascinating history for young readers, part of the beloved What Was? series. The perfect way to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary! In 1876, France decided to give the United States a very...