The Economics of Slavery

Season 25 Episode 12

What was the economic value of slavery to 19th century American life?

In the late 1820s there were 2 million men, women, and children living in bondage in the United States. What was the economic value of slavery to 19th century American life?

AIR DATE 1/8/13

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