The Time of Slavery"Describes the history of slavery in the United States--from the landing of the first enslaved Africans to the close of the Civil War--through various primary source documents, such as slave narratives, advertisements, newspaper accounts, official documents and laws, plus contemporary art and photos"--Provided by publisher. |
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... Chapter 2 | Slavery : A Legal Right A Virginia Law Defines Slaves ' Status 18 " Every Such Slave Shall Suffer Death " : The South Carolina Slave Code 19 The Constitution : Silent Approval 21 In Perpetuity : Generations of Slavery 23 ...
... Chapter 2 | Slavery : A Legal Right A Virginia Law Defines Slaves ' Status 18 " Every Such Slave Shall Suffer Death " : The South Carolina Slave Code 19 The Constitution : Silent Approval 21 In Perpetuity : Generations of Slavery 23 ...
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... Chapter 5 Escape and Revolt The Turner Rebellion 62 Virginia Laws Curtail Slaves ' Religious Gatherings 66 A Family Poisoned 68 Henry " Box " Brown : A Daring Escape 70 Ellen and William Craft : A Cunning Plan 72 Chapter 6 ...
... Chapter 5 Escape and Revolt The Turner Rebellion 62 Virginia Laws Curtail Slaves ' Religious Gatherings 66 A Family Poisoned 68 Henry " Box " Brown : A Daring Escape 70 Ellen and William Craft : A Cunning Plan 72 Chapter 6 ...
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