Slave Trade in Colonial America
As with most of the customs of the colonial period, American slave trade had its roots in Europe. What began in the mid 1500s as … Read more
As with most of the customs of the colonial period, American slave trade had its roots in Europe. What began in the mid 1500s as … Read more
Thomas Jefferson’s views on slavery were well established when he signed the declaration of independence. However, there is much debate over his actual beliefs because … Read more
The British trade in African slaves proved both Britain’s darkest hour and its shining moment because of their early activity in promoting the slave trade, … Read more
In Olaudah Equiano’s book, readers are given an opportunity to view slavery during the 18th century from a perspective that is not commonly shared: that … Read more
When thinking about slavery today, many people automatically assume that the origins of slavery were rooted in racial discrimination and the quest for European supremacy. … Read more
After seeing the movie “Amazing Grace” which focuses on the life of William Wilberforce, I became intrigued with the man, wondering if he would live … Read more
As the Constitution was being developed by the Constitutional Convention in 1787, the framers chose not to address the legality of slavery in order to … Read more
Eleven-year-old Olaudah Equiano is carelessly tossed aboard a slave ship as cargo. He looks around helplessly at the horrible men with their light complexions and … Read more