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American History Mondays with Dr. Richard Bell: Northern Slavery

American History Mondays with Dr. Richard Bell: Northern Slavery


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We tend to think of slavery as a labor system that was confined to the American South. But it turns out that that’s not the full story. Slavery was also a fact of life in many northern colonies before the American Revolution. Northern slavery was never as widespread or as essential to the economy as it was in the south, but it was there nonetheless. What did it look like? What forms did it take? And what forms of resistance to it were possible? Quite a few, actually. In fact, in 1741 white New Yorkers thought they’d discovered a slave plot in their city - a plot to burn down Manhattan’s houses, rape its white women, and kill its white masters.

Dr. Richard Bell is Professor of History at the University of Maryland. He holds a PhD from Harvard University and has won more than a dozen teaching awards, including the University System of Maryland Board of Regents Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching. He has held major research fellowships at Yale, Cambridge, the Library of Congress and is the recipient of the Andrew Carnegie Fellowship and the National Endowment of the Humanities Public Scholar Award. Professor Bell is author of the new book "Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped into Slavery and their Astonishing Odyssey Home," which was shortlisted for the George Washington Prize and the Harriet Tubman Prize.

This conversation is suitable for all ages.

90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.

Customer Reviews

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Mary C Cope (Birmingham, US)
Northern Slavery

Wow! So much I did not know about this subject. Thank you Dr. Bell for filling in this enormous gap in my knowledge of this country's history

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Norah W (Gloucester, US)
History Mondays

Dr. Bell is a gifted teacher. He makes every lecture interesting by first providing a terrific overview of each topic then illustrating the overarching theme with specific examples. He is able to stimulate a great discussion with his students--not an easy task for an entirely on line class. I highly recommend any of his classes.

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Denise (Catonsville, US)
Excellent course - I highly recommend it!

As usual, Dr. Bell tells us about history through stories. That's how I remember the most important points! I like that he reveals little known facts (like the 1741 Slave Plot) to tell us the sentiment within society or the community. His classes are always engaging and interactive. Great job!

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Dorie Cranshaw (Dallas, US)
Always Learn Something New with Richard

Richard Bell has a knack for finding and sharing tidbits of US history that are totally fascinating. I’m never disappointed with one of his talks.

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Susan Kanellos (Atlanta, US)
Northern Slavery

Dr. Bell is a knowledgable, interesting authority who attracts a wonderful group of learners, every seminar.

Customer Reviews

Based on 8 reviews
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Mary C Cope (Birmingham, US)
Northern Slavery

Wow! So much I did not know about this subject. Thank you Dr. Bell for filling in this enormous gap in my knowledge of this country's history

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Norah W (Gloucester, US)
History Mondays

Dr. Bell is a gifted teacher. He makes every lecture interesting by first providing a terrific overview of each topic then illustrating the overarching theme with specific examples. He is able to stimulate a great discussion with his students--not an easy task for an entirely on line class. I highly recommend any of his classes.

D
Denise (Catonsville, US)
Excellent course - I highly recommend it!

As usual, Dr. Bell tells us about history through stories. That's how I remember the most important points! I like that he reveals little known facts (like the 1741 Slave Plot) to tell us the sentiment within society or the community. His classes are always engaging and interactive. Great job!

D
Dorie Cranshaw (Dallas, US)
Always Learn Something New with Richard

Richard Bell has a knack for finding and sharing tidbits of US history that are totally fascinating. I’m never disappointed with one of his talks.

S
Susan Kanellos (Atlanta, US)
Northern Slavery

Dr. Bell is a knowledgable, interesting authority who attracts a wonderful group of learners, every seminar.