Thanks to the slave trade, Britain grew wealthy and powerful, so why after centuries of making money would the country turn against slavery? Students could discuss the point of view of different sides ...

How people in power used their influence against the abolition movement. Henry Dundas was Secretary of State for Britain and the Colonies as well as Lord of the Admiralty. He used his influence over ...

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The transatlantic slave trade, spanning four centuries, generated immense wealth for Western nations and played a critical ...

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An 1854 act of Congress undid the deal that had postponed a national reckoning over slavery. Political struggle would soon ...

An 1854 act of Congress undid the deal that had postponed a national reckoning over slavery. Political struggle would soon ...

Educators are launching an inquiry into how the SC Department of Education decided to introduce educational materials from ...

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Educators and a Democratic legislator on Friday blasted the South Carolina Department of Education for partnering with ...