The Role of Slavery in America’s Development
Words: 792 Pages: 3 7097Revolution and transformation swept through pre-Civil War America, forging new identities beyond British colonial shadows. Among the many factors influencing this growth, slavery played a pivotal role in molding the nation's economy, concept of liberty, and cultural landscape. As Lonnie Bunch III, the director of the Smithsonian Institution, aptly stated, African Americans were instrumental in compelling America to live up to its stated ideals. This essay explores how slavery contributed to America's development by enhancing economic growth, reshaping notions of […]