David Walker’s Appeal, written in 1829, and Henry Highland Garnet’s “Address to the
Slaves of the United States,” written 1843, were attempts by free African Americans to
inspire resistance among the enslaved population. Compare and contrast the two
documents, examining how each author depicted slavery, and what solutions they
offered for liberation. What did Walker and Garnet find most horrific about slavery, and
how did they want enslaved people to respond to their conditions? What justifications
did they use for their position, and were their solutions possible?
Make sure to cite your sources, including those from the Appeal and Garnet’s Speech.