What was the experience of slavery in colonial Massachusetts, and how did it shape the lives of the enslaved, slave-holding and non-slave-holding Whites, and the economy, culture, and society of early New England?
“As the Beasts that Perish”: Examining Primary Sources on the Experience of Slavery in Colonial Massachusetts
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Topic/Subject Area | Slavery, Indenture; African American, Black Life |
Historical Era | Colonial settlement, 1620–1762, Revolutionary America, 1763–1783, National Expansion and Reform, 1816–1860 |
Grade Level | High School (9–12) |
Creation Date | 2017 |
Last Revision Date | 2024 |