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

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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Online Access: Full text (MCPHS users only)
Other Authors: Walker, W. Noland (Director, Producer)
Format: Electronic Video
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA : WGBH Educational Foundation, 1998
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Riley, John > Interviews.
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.
Interviews.
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