BONUS: Slavery in Rhode Island Part 2

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The Story of Rhode Island

Kevin Padula

40 episodes

1 week ago

The history of Rhode Island is truly remarkable. The Story of Rhode Island is my humble attempt to tell you some of the stories about the people, places, and events that have made Rhode Island the state it is today. To learn more about the show visit the Story of Rhode Island Podcast website at https://www.storyofrhodeisland.com/

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BONUS: Slavery in Rhode Island Part 2

The Story of Rhode Island

25 minutes

1 year ago

BONUS: Slavery in Rhode Island Part 2

1784 - 1860 | With early abolitionists attempting to end Rhode Island's connection with slavery, the state's merchants and industrial leaders continue to find ways to profit off of the business of slavery right up until the Civil War.

My Favorite Books on this Topic:

Dark Work: The Business of Slavery in Rhode Island by Christy Clark-Pujara

Sons of Providence: The Brown Brothers, the Slave Trade, and the American Revolution by Charles Rappleye

James DeWolf and the Rhode Island Slave Trade by Cynthia Mestad Johnson

*Map image from Rhode Island Boundaries by John H Cady.

To learn more about this episode go to The Story of Rhode Island website