Heritage of Slavery

Series: Of Black America Series

Duration: 52 min.

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Gives the history of slavery up to 1860, as well as its effects on social and economic life. My, Discusses the arrival of the first slaves in America and their importance in the economic development of the South. Reveals how Africans were abducted from their families, culture, and dignity; herded into ships; and sold in the Americas. Discusses the many slave revolts, the underground railways, and the effects of the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law, allowing slave owners to reclaim runaway slaves. Points out that defacto slavery still exists in many southern states--particularly Mississippi. Contrasts the heritage of blacks and whites in the United States, and summarizes the black heritage of slavery as resurrection.

Complete Record: , Discusses the arrival of the first slaves in America and their importance in the economic development of the South. Reveals how Africans were abducted from their families, culture, and dignity; herded into ships; and sold in the Americas. Discusses the many slave revolts, the underground railways, and the effects of the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law, allowing slave owners to reclaim runaway slaves. Points out that defacto slavery still exists in many southern states--particularly Mississippi. Contrasts the heritage of blacks and whites in the United States, and summarizes the black heritage of slavery as resurrection.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.