PDF Slave Nation: How Slavery United the Colonies and Sparked the American Revolution by Alfred Blumrosen; Ruth Blumrosen in History

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. How ironic that the great commitment of the founders to the ideas of the ...By Joel CBSVery few history teachers know of this fascinating interpretation of the coming of the Revolution. It reveals with meticulous documentation the connection between slavery and the forces moving the country toward independence. It also reveals the widespread investment of northerners in slavery and the slave trade. How ironic that the great commitment of the founders to the ideas of the Enlightenment ran concurrently with Americans deep commitment to slavery and that without that commitment the revolution might not have happened.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Copyright 2010-13 Chapters 260 pagesBy LARRYThis book; Slave Nation; will surprise many readers about the central role of slavery in our nation's Revolutionary history and this book should deepen your appreciation about the distance we had to travel and for the nation we are becoming today.This book is a well written documented account of Slavery in America. Get one for yourself and you decide.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Overall the book was great reading and enjoyableBy FredI find this an interesting perspective on the reasons the southern colonies were reluctant to join the Revolution; while trying to fair the author comes across as somewhat bias in his approach. The book is worth reading and should be part of the history education our children receive as it does give a unique and different reason for the Revolution. Overall the book was great reading and enjoyable.