Why is Slavery So Important to the Early History of Our Republic?
Podcast: Plain CivicsPublished On: Thu Jul 31 2025
Description: Send us a textSlavery definitely had an influence on the writing and wording of the U.S. Constitution and the history of our republic, not just in its earliest days but we can still see some of its lingering effects in our nation today…almost 250 years later. This episode discusses the truths about slavery in America and gives a first-hand look at what enslaved Africans endured in the so-called Middle Passage and beyond. We also look at the three clauses of the original Constitution that were influenced by slavery and why that is.Support the show
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