Define navigation bar settings. Beginning with abolition in French St. Domingue, we pursue antislavery struggles through the British West Indies Colonies, the American South, Spanish Cuba and Brazil. We examine the historic specificity of abolition during state crises, the advent of free labor ideologies, and slave resistance.
None are difficult, but all require close attention, especially the documents.
You are expected to regularly participate in discussions. The presenter will also provide a book report on at least one additional reading by the following week. Each student will write a 12-15 page final research paper drawing upon documentary and secondary sources.