0507-466 - American Slavery,American Freedom

Institution:

Rochester Institute of Technology

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Description:

This course examines debates over the institution of slavery and the meaning of freedom in antebellum American society. Students will study the history of enslavement in American society before the Civil War, including such topics as the creation of slave culture, slave rebellion, and relations between masters and enslaved people. In addition, students will study movements against slavery by abolitionists, politicians and free black activists. Part of the history concentration; the American history minor; the history of the modern world minor; and the legal studies minor. It may also be taken as an elective. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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