Free Download Slavery in the United States by Alex Bugeja
English | October 11, 2024 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0DJY7XT8K | 201 pages | EPUB | 0.88 Mb
This comprehensive exploration of slavery in the United States delves into the institution's complex and multifaceted history, from its colonial origins to its abolition after the Civil War and its enduring legacy. The narrative examines the transatlantic slave trade's horrors, regional variations in slave systems, the paradoxical relationship between slavery and the American Revolution, and the compromises embedded within the Constitution. It also sheds light on the brutal realities of daily life for enslaved people, their resilient culture, and their diverse forms of resistance, including the Underground Railroad. The book further analyzes pro-slavery arguments, the legal framework upholding the institution, and the escalating political tensions that culminated in the Civil War.