The Age of Benjamin Franklin. Episode 15, Benjamin Franklin and Slavery in America.
Franklin's attitudes toward race and slavery changed over the course of his long life. During his life he owned four slaves, yet he came to despise the institution for the way it contradicted Enlightenment values. After surveying the institution of American slavery, Professor Allison walks you...
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| Format: | Streaming video |
| Language: | English |
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The Great Courses,
2018.
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| Summary: | Franklin's attitudes toward race and slavery changed over the course of his long life. During his life he owned four slaves, yet he came to despise the institution for the way it contradicted Enlightenment values. After surveying the institution of American slavery, Professor Allison walks you through Franklin's life as he wrestled with slavery. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 streaming video file (33 min.) |
| Playing Time: | 00:33:00 |
| Format: | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |