Essay Questions

How does the rest of the world punish America for refusing to abolish slavery?

The Southern States of America are adamant about abolishing slavery because of the cheap labor in their plantations. The North American States and the rest of the world have abandoned slavery. Other nations are punishing America by refusing to buy their goods because they are produced using slave labor. However, South American States are playing tactics by employing different people to market their products, but these tactics are not sustainable in the long run.

Why is Kevin shot and exterminated in the uproar?

The South American security agencies are on high alert to punish the campaigners of slave abolition. Kevin is part of the Underground Airlines group, which is under the leadership of Father Barton. The police capture Kevin when he is fighting against slavery. Since the police are directed to eliminate any person publicly talking about the abolition of the slave trade, Kevin shot and killed. Additionally, the police kidnapped Kevin's girlfriend because she is suspected of running a campaign of freeing slaves alongside Kevin.

How does Father Barton contribute to the fight against slavery?

Slavery is a booming business in American, and wealthy individuals want the trade to continue. However, slavery is evil because it subjects the victims to hard labor without their consent. Slave owners are the ones who benefit from this trade because they enjoy having cheap labor. Father Barton is the Underground Airlines leader, a movement that is secretly helping the slaves escape to gain their freedom in the North. The church that father Barton serves plays a critical role in helping the slaves to escape.