Born into slavery, the girl who grew up to become Elizabeth Freeman had little control over her life. As a young woman, “Bett” worked as a domestic servant in the home of a prominent western Massachusetts family. When Bett became a mother, she knew that her daughter was also destined for a life of slavery if something did not change. That something was emancipation! It took tremendous courage, but Bett went to court and sued for her freedom. She won and became the first African-American woman to be set free under the new Massachusetts constitution.
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Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln grew up to become the 16th president of the United States. He was born into a humble background, and as a boy had to find his own way...
