HTY 341 - History of American Slavery

Institution:

University of Maine at Augusta

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Description:

An examination of American slavery from colonial times to Reconstruction. Students will explore slavery as a labor, legal, racial, and gender system. A large part of the course will be devoted to slaves' stories in their own words. This course will also look at the impact of slavery on white owners and non-owners as well as on national politics. It will study both the abolitionists and the defenders of slavery. Prerequisite: HTY103 or permission of instructor. CR. 3

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uma.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 621-3000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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