HTY 209S - History of Slavery in America

This course covers the origins and evolution of modern slavery systems in the Atlantic World encompassing Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The course will begin with an exploration of the historical precedents and practices of slavery in ancient and medieval societies, then will turn to the dynamics of its evolution into modern plantation slave systems in the Caribbean, South America, and North America using a comparative approach. GLOBAL CONCENTRATION Course Typically Offered: Every 3 years.

Prerequisite(s): None.

Credits: 4