John Punch & the Emergence of Slavery
Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
08/29/20
•9m
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This week, I talk about the emergence of slavery in the new colonies. I review the transition of desired labor from indentured servants to slave labor and a how court case and early laws helped codify chattel slavery into the fabric of the nation.
Sources in this Episode:
- These Truths: A History of the United States by Jill Lepore
- A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
- You Don't Know Much About History: Everything You Need to Know About American History but Never Learned by Kenneth C. Davis
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•11m
This week I tackle the first attempts at English colonization in the new world including the mysteries surrounding Roanoke and the beginnings of Jamestown. I also touch on a few key players made famous like John Smith and Pocahontas. Grab your coffee and enjoy!
Sources for this Episode:
- A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
- You Don't Know Much About History: Everything You Need to Know About American History but Never Learned By Kenneth C. Davis
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Making Heretics by Michael P Winship
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