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Slavery in the United States
Topic
What experts have said about Slavery in the United States
3 statements · 3 negative
U.S. systemic problems trace back to slavery.
“the systemic rot in the United States of America goes back to slavery”
Open the episode · Hunter Biden, Matt McCusker & Duncan Trussell - Mostly Wise #2 - #1136Listen at 19:29
Slavery was thriving in the United States rather than naturally disappearing.
“It was not on its way out. It was thriving.”
Open the episode · #499 – Gary Gallagher: American Civil War, Slavery, Lincoln, Grant & LeeListen at 20:46
Without the Civil War, American slavery likely would have outlasted slavery in Cuba and Brazil.
“I think it would have lasted longer than it did in either Cuba or Brazil if it hadn't. If the war hadn't taken place.”
Open the episode · #499 – Gary Gallagher: American Civil War, Slavery, Lincoln, Grant & LeeListen at 20:55
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