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Africans in America. Part 2, Revolution. Interview with John Riley, Mount Vernon historian /

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John Riley is interviewed about George Washington's views on slavery, his low opinion of slaves, his position in 18th century Virginia society, his decision not to break up families by selling slaves, his marriage to Martha and her dowry, how the tobacco economy contributed to the Revolution, f...

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Other Authors: Walker, W. Noland (Director, Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Boston, MA : WGBH Educational Foundation, [1998]
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Riley, John > Interviews.
Washington, George, > 1732-1799.
Washington, George, > 1732-1799
African Americans > History > To 1863.
Slavery > Virginia > Mount Vernon > History.
Enslaved persons > Emancipation > United States.
United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > African Americans.
Noirs américains > Histoire > Jusqu'à 1863.
États-Unis > Histoire > 1775-1783 (Révolution) > Noirs américains.
African Americans
Slavery
Enslaved persons > Emancipation
United States
Virginia > Mount Vernon
To 1863
interviews.
History
Interviews
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Interviews.
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