Reaction to Town Hall Meeting

During the town hall meeting, I was very engaged to hear what both sides had to say. I was fascinated to learn about unfamiliar historical figures. I was on the pro-slavery side so I was very intrigued by what the anti-slavery side presented. 

Throughout listening, I realized how many Presidents were slaveholders. The pro-slavery side focused heavily on the economic values of having slaves. They focused mainly on what the slaves did economically and socially for their owners. Slaveholders also believed it gave them a social hierarchy, thinking they were considered better.

I especially enjoyed hearing about woman slaves and their stories. I found Harriett Tubman's story fascinating. Her initiative at just 12 years old to fight against slavery is inspiring to many by her escape in the Underground Railroad. 

Anti-slavery people thought that if the North was free, then the South should be free too, which was a very good point discussed in the meeting. 

Overall, this was a very eye-opening meeting to hear the perspectives on both sides of the case. And I think that the country as a whole needs to change and turn to anti-slavery.