Mexico was a destination for escaped slaves — one woman risked everything to get them there Flashcards
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exhibit
manifest or deliberately display (a quality or a type of behavior).
winding
A winding path, road, river, etc. repeatedly turns in different directions
enslave
make (someone) a slave
shine a light
to bring clarity to a confusing situation or to examine something closely
curator
In the realm of museums and exhibitions, a curator is akin to a storyteller. They are the individuals responsible for the acquisition, care, and interpretation of collections
refuge
a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble.
steep
(of a price or demand) not reasonable; excessive.
enslaver
to force into slavery
negro
relating to Black people (offended, dated)
perpetuate
make (something, typically an undesirable situation or an unfounded belief) continue indefinitely.
forfeit
lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing
collateral
something provided to a lender as a guarantee of repayment
ranch
a very large farm on which animals are kept, especially in North and South America
ferry landings
a specialised docking facility that receives a ferryboat
legacy
an amount of money or property left to someone in a will.