Slavery was a major issue in the United States when Jacobs was writing this book. It was when slavery was still part of the economic norm and people were starting to argue in whether or not this should continue in new territories of the United States. Many conflicts surround the issue of Slavery and the Civil War continue to worsen. Between the pro and anti-slavery settlers. The Underground Railroad became more active and abolitionists increased their propaganda efforts, so that stories in the voices of the slaves at that time played a crucial part in proving the ruthless conditions of slavery. Her personal journey coincided with the beginning of Civil War and ended with her resilience in an inhuman environment which symbolizes not only
