Slavery & the Northern Economy – w/ Christy Clark Pujara

01/30/18 • 33 min

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When we think of slavery as a strictly Southern institution, we perpetuate a “dangerous fiction,” according to Professor Christy Clark-Pujara. Avoid the trap with this episode about the role the North played in perpetuating slavery and the truth behind the phrase “slavery built the United States.”

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Visit the show notes for this episode to find a complete transcript and a list of resources to help you teach the ideas explored by our guests.

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Slavery & the Civil War, Part 2 – w/ Dr. Bethany Jay

Dr. Bethany Jay is back to talk about teaching the end of the Civil War, and how enslaved people’s participation in the war helped subvert the institution of slavery.

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Dealing With Things As They Are: Creating a Classroom Environment – w/ Steven Thurston Oliver

In many ways, the U.S. has fallen short of its ideals. How can we explain this to students—particularly in the context of discussing slavery? Professor Steven Thurston Oliver has this advice for teachers: Face your fears.

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And be sure to visit the show notes for this episode, for a complete transcript and resources to help you teach the ideas explored by our guests.