southern dfending slavery 1820-1860
This writing assignment will require you to analyze and discuss primary and secondary sources that relate to the institution of slavery in the United States.
- Review the relevant content Chapter 13 of the textbook.
- Read this excerpt from a statement made in 1837 by John Calhoun in which he outlines his views on slavery. Note his comparison of a lot of slaves with that of European (and northern) workers.
- Read the linked essay: AMERICA IN THE WORLD: The Abolition of Slavery,
- Read the linked article on BBC-British Anti-slavery
