Chapter 4: Slavery and Empire, 1441-1770
- African Americans in Early America
Colonial Williamsburg presents a collection of summaries and biographies about African American slaves in the 18th century. Also of interest is Dunmore's Proclamation attempting to free slaves who remained loyal to Britain at the outset of the Revolution.
- Slave Voices
Duke University Library's exhibit probes the life experiences of American slaves from the late eighteenth century through the nineteenth century. Check out "Forced Migration" and "Plantation America" for 18th century documents.
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