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Vocabulary

abolitionists – people who believed that slavery should be against the law

apprentice – someone who works for another person to learn a trade

assisted – helped

captives – prisoners

conflict – a struggle; a war

dread – grim fear

encouraged – gave support to someone’s efforts or plans

enslavement – being owned and controlled by another person

influential – having the power to affect events or sway opinions

privateers – ships that are privately owned but are urged to attack enemy ships during a war

tacking – changing direction while sailing