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Antebellum Slave Patrols
There is little doubt that owners and overseers exercised strict control over slaves on the plantation. However, slave patrols were needed to provide regional oversight.
antebellum slave patrols • american slavery • slave runaways • texas slave narratives • plantation owners
There is little doubt that owners and overseers exercised strict control over slaves on the plantation. However, slave patrols were needed to provide regional oversight.
antebellum slave patrols • american slavery • slave runaways • texas slave narratives • plantation owners
Plantation Overseers
In order to maximize plantation profits, slave owners often hired professional overseers whose management techniques typically included the brutal treatment of slaves.
plantation overseers • plantation owners • plantation management • antebellum slavery • texas slave narratives
In order to maximize plantation profits, slave owners often hired professional overseers whose management techniques typically included the brutal treatment of slaves.
plantation overseers • plantation owners • plantation management • antebellum slavery • texas slave narratives
Let’s Attend a Slave Auction
Imagine that you live in Maryland in 1854. You are an abolitionist. You hate slavery, but feel that you need to keep up with the times. There is a slave auction at the local auction house. You decide to go.
slavery • slave auction • harriet tubman • abolitionist • mary alward
Imagine that you live in Maryland in 1854. You are an abolitionist. You hate slavery, but feel that you need to keep up with the times. There is a slave auction at the local auction house. You decide to go.
slavery • slave auction • harriet tubman • abolitionist • mary alward
The Southern Aristocrats Values
Before the Revolutionary War, a self-styled Aristocracy substituted slave labor for "artisan and mechanic" contributions of the middle class in the Northern Colonies.
southern aristocrat • economic cause of the american revolution • plantation owners • slavery american revolution • the loudest yelps for liberty
Before the Revolutionary War, a self-styled Aristocracy substituted slave labor for "artisan and mechanic" contributions of the middle class in the Northern Colonies.
southern aristocrat • economic cause of the american revolution • plantation owners • slavery american revolution • the loudest yelps for liberty
Louisiana Agricultural Overview: 1865-1920
Sharecroppers, plantation owners, low-paid laborers, British Syndicates, Populists and more contributed to Louisiana agriculture during these years.
louisiana • cotton • sugar cane • rice • sharecropping
Sharecroppers, plantation owners, low-paid laborers, British Syndicates, Populists and more contributed to Louisiana agriculture during these years.
louisiana • cotton • sugar cane • rice • sharecropping
Fugitive Slave Josiah Henson
Josiah Henson endured the hardships and brutalities of Southern slavery until resolving to take his family to Ohio and on to Canada in order to live as free people.
josiah henson • uncle tom's cabin • harriet beecher stowe and josiah henson • who inspired uncle tom • the real uncle tom
Josiah Henson endured the hardships and brutalities of Southern slavery until resolving to take his family to Ohio and on to Canada in order to live as free people.
josiah henson • uncle tom's cabin • harriet beecher stowe and josiah henson • who inspired uncle tom • the real uncle tom
Kindred Shades of Gray; Octavia Butler's Kindred
African-American sci-fi author Octavia Butler's Kindred relates one Black woman's journey toward discovering/accepting her familial racial diversity.
octavia butler • kindred • african-american • dana • marse rufe
African-American sci-fi author Octavia Butler's Kindred relates one Black woman's journey toward discovering/accepting her familial racial diversity.
octavia butler • kindred • african-american • dana • marse rufe
Southern Hot Slaw Recipe
This Southern Hot Slaw Recipe Makes a Perfect Side Dish to Serve Along With Other Delicious Soul Food on Human Rights Day, the third Monday in January.
southern hot slaw recipe • martin luther king holiday • human rights day • soul food recipes • soul food side dishes
This Southern Hot Slaw Recipe Makes a Perfect Side Dish to Serve Along With Other Delicious Soul Food on Human Rights Day, the third Monday in January.
southern hot slaw recipe • martin luther king holiday • human rights day • soul food recipes • soul food side dishes
The Southern Plantation Lady - A Different Kind of Slave?
An article about the Plantation Ladies of the Southern States of America prior to the American Civil War.
pre-civil war • america • women • history • plantation
An article about the Plantation Ladies of the Southern States of America prior to the American Civil War.
pre-civil war • america • women • history • plantation
Early Influences Part I: The Legacy
The events and sounds that led up to the greatest music of all time, rock and roll. From the fields to the studios, the forces that shaped the history of the world.
blues • jazz • working song • rock • gospel
The events and sounds that led up to the greatest music of all time, rock and roll. From the fields to the studios, the forces that shaped the history of the world.
blues • jazz • working song • rock • gospel
What is Southern Soul Food?
Soul food is generally associated with the African-American community, although soul food is a true gumbo of cultures and influences.
southern soul food • soul food • soul food recipes • african-american food • fat back
Soul food is generally associated with the African-American community, although soul food is a true gumbo of cultures and influences.
southern soul food • soul food • soul food recipes • african-american food • fat back
"A Slave Ship Speaks"
From its resting place underneath the water, a ship gives up her painful and historic legacy.
henrietta marie • history of slavery • middle passage • african slavery • underwater archaeology
From its resting place underneath the water, a ship gives up her painful and historic legacy.
henrietta marie • history of slavery • middle passage • african slavery • underwater archaeology
BLACK HEROES
In honor of Black History Month, I would like to introduce you to two great Black Heroes, who made a great difference in the lives of their people.
black • black history month • history • month • mary
In honor of Black History Month, I would like to introduce you to two great Black Heroes, who made a great difference in the lives of their people.
black • black history month • history • month • mary
Strong Conservative Government
Despite the apparent contradiction, Ron Chernow describes how Alexander Hamilton used energetic and vigorous government in the service of Conservative values.
alexander hamilton • ron chernow
Despite the apparent contradiction, Ron Chernow describes how Alexander Hamilton used energetic and vigorous government in the service of Conservative values.
alexander hamilton • ron chernow
Rebel Flag Part 1- Is this a Culture worth the celebration?
The artical reflects on the question of Suthern Culture and heritage and asks the question: Is pre-Civil War Southern Culture something that should be celebrated? Part one of a three part series.
negro • slavery • cow-hide • fredrick • cotton
The artical reflects on the question of Suthern Culture and heritage and asks the question: Is pre-Civil War Southern Culture something that should be celebrated? Part one of a three part series.
negro • slavery • cow-hide • fredrick • cotton
The Origins of Gospel Music
The origin of Gospel music by rural blacks which served as a vehicle for describing and dealing with everyday adversity facing them and individuals.
gospel music • adversity • origins
The origin of Gospel music by rural blacks which served as a vehicle for describing and dealing with everyday adversity facing them and individuals.
gospel music • adversity • origins
Australia’s big roadside things
Visitors to Australia can find the world's biggest banana, prawn, crocodile, bull, pineapple, mushroom, sheep, wine bottle, guitar, spider and rocking horse.
big things australia • banana coffs harbour • ned kelly glenrowan • boxing crocodile humpty doo • prawn ballina
Visitors to Australia can find the world's biggest banana, prawn, crocodile, bull, pineapple, mushroom, sheep, wine bottle, guitar, spider and rocking horse.
big things australia • banana coffs harbour • ned kelly glenrowan • boxing crocodile humpty doo • prawn ballina
Brookgreen Gardens
For eight decades and counting Brookgreen Gardens has been one of America's premier horticultural and sculptural powerhouses
brookgreen gardens • myrtle beach • charleston • archer and anna huntington • carl miles
For eight decades and counting Brookgreen Gardens has been one of America's premier horticultural and sculptural powerhouses
brookgreen gardens • myrtle beach • charleston • archer and anna huntington • carl miles
Chrysanthemums for the Garden
Chrysanthemums have an interesting history and have developed into one of the most popular plants for the garden and landscape.
chrysanthemums for the garden • garden mums • mums for the garden • history of the chrysanthemum • varieties of chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums have an interesting history and have developed into one of the most popular plants for the garden and landscape.
chrysanthemums for the garden • garden mums • mums for the garden • history of the chrysanthemum • varieties of chrysanthemums
Eating Dirt
Eating dirt, also known as geophagy, is a tradition that's been around for ages.
dirt-eating • dirt • geophagy • kaolin • kitsh
Eating dirt, also known as geophagy, is a tradition that's been around for ages.
dirt-eating • dirt • geophagy • kaolin • kitsh
Exotic Squirrels
The ubiquitous squirrel comes in a surprising variety of sizes and colors. Meet four exotic southeast Asian species.
squirrels • rodent • tropical forest • habitats • prevost's squirrel
The ubiquitous squirrel comes in a surprising variety of sizes and colors. Meet four exotic southeast Asian species.
squirrels • rodent • tropical forest • habitats • prevost's squirrel
Gabriel’s Insurrection
Gabriel, a Virginia slave, begins to recruit other slaves for a revolt.
gabriel • slavery in virginia • blacksmith • slavery in the south • african american
Gabriel, a Virginia slave, begins to recruit other slaves for a revolt.
gabriel • slavery in virginia • blacksmith • slavery in the south • african american
Jack Hinson's One Man War: A Civil War Sniper
A look at author Lt Col Tom C McKenney ( USMC retired) new book about unknown Confederate Sniper Jack Hinson's One Man War: A Civil War Sniper
jack hinson • one man war • civil war sniper • lt col tom c mckenney • little known sniper
A look at author Lt Col Tom C McKenney ( USMC retired) new book about unknown Confederate Sniper Jack Hinson's One Man War: A Civil War Sniper
jack hinson • one man war • civil war sniper • lt col tom c mckenney • little known sniper
Malcolm X and American History
In educating his followers, Malcolm X often spoke of the history of the Black man in America and argued that his true history was purposefully hidden from him.
malcolm x and american history • slave making • founding fathers as slave owners • ancient black civilizations • malcolm x and the nation of islam
In educating his followers, Malcolm X often spoke of the history of the Black man in America and argued that his true history was purposefully hidden from him.
malcolm x and american history • slave making • founding fathers as slave owners • ancient black civilizations • malcolm x and the nation of islam
Paradox Issue 12
Published twice a year and edited by Christopher M. Cervasco, Paradox is a handsome large format magazine with glossy cover that specializes in historical sci-fi &fantasy
paradox • the magazine of historical and speculative fiction • christopher m. cervasco • darrell m. schweitzer • marie brennan
Published twice a year and edited by Christopher M. Cervasco, Paradox is a handsome large format magazine with glossy cover that specializes in historical sci-fi &fantasy
paradox • the magazine of historical and speculative fiction • christopher m. cervasco • darrell m. schweitzer • marie brennan
President Thomas Jefferson's Wife Martha
Martha Wayles Skelton ,a widow whom Jefferson married, died before he was elected president. She made him promise that he would never remarry. He kept that promise.
martha wayles skelton jefferson • thomas jefferson • president of the united states bathurst skelton • charles city county virginia • monticello virginia
Martha Wayles Skelton ,a widow whom Jefferson married, died before he was elected president. She made him promise that he would never remarry. He kept that promise.
martha wayles skelton jefferson • thomas jefferson • president of the united states bathurst skelton • charles city county virginia • monticello virginia
Property by Valerie Wilson
In Valerie Martin's tale of 19th Century plantation life in America's deep South, the narrator, an unhappily married plantation owner's wife, tells her own story.
valerie martin property • orange prize winners • novels about slavery • heroine of property • treatment of slaves
In Valerie Martin's tale of 19th Century plantation life in America's deep South, the narrator, an unhappily married plantation owner's wife, tells her own story.
valerie martin property • orange prize winners • novels about slavery • heroine of property • treatment of slaves
Singapore's Green Space Includes Flora and Fauna
Among Singapore's skyscrapers and state of the art shopping malls is an oasis of 123 acres of green space awaiting your visit.
singapore • southeast asia • botanical gardens • night safari • orchid pavilions
Among Singapore's skyscrapers and state of the art shopping malls is an oasis of 123 acres of green space awaiting your visit.
singapore • southeast asia • botanical gardens • night safari • orchid pavilions
Thailand's Economic Crisis
Following factory closures in the footwear and garments industries, now Thailand's rubber producers face bankruptcy.
rubber production • synthetic rubber • natural rubber • competitiveness • condoms
Following factory closures in the footwear and garments industries, now Thailand's rubber producers face bankruptcy.
rubber production • synthetic rubber • natural rubber • competitiveness • condoms
The Stories They Tell
A walk in an old cemetary can provide a glimpse of history.
cemetary • cemetaries • holly springs • mississippi • tombstones
A walk in an old cemetary can provide a glimpse of history.
cemetary • cemetaries • holly springs • mississippi • tombstones
What Is Voodoo?
Voodoo is marked with a colorful past, ceremonial rituals, and many misconceptions.
voodoo religion • voodoo myths • new orleans voodoo • first voodoo queen of new orleans • marie laveau
Voodoo is marked with a colorful past, ceremonial rituals, and many misconceptions.
voodoo religion • voodoo myths • new orleans voodoo • first voodoo queen of new orleans • marie laveau
16 Famous Pirates
Life as a pirate has been romanticized by novels and movies. Even though it was dangerous and violent, pirates themselves defended its allure and adventure.
pirates • buccaneers • privateers • sir henry morgan • sir john hawkins
Life as a pirate has been romanticized by novels and movies. Even though it was dangerous and violent, pirates themselves defended its allure and adventure.
pirates • buccaneers • privateers • sir henry morgan • sir john hawkins
Blackbeard the Pirate
Of all the personalities of the Golden Age of Piracy, none has had the same impact in popular memory as the notorious Blackbeard.
blackbeard • pirate • golden age of piracy • caribbean • carolina
Of all the personalities of the Golden Age of Piracy, none has had the same impact in popular memory as the notorious Blackbeard.
blackbeard • pirate • golden age of piracy • caribbean • carolina
Bonaire's Prisoners of Paradise
Bonaire's unique history of prisoner centered populations is explored. Links to diving, flamingoes and travel info. is provided.
bonaire • caribbean • travel • island • british virgin island
Bonaire's unique history of prisoner centered populations is explored. Links to diving, flamingoes and travel info. is provided.
bonaire • caribbean • travel • island • british virgin island
Child Workers Poisoned in Malawi
Child labourers, some as young as five, are working in tobacco fields and being exposed to high levels of nicotine.
child labour exploitation • malawi tobacco industry • child tobacco workers exploited • green tobacco sickness • tobacco industry exploitation
Child labourers, some as young as five, are working in tobacco fields and being exposed to high levels of nicotine.
child labour exploitation • malawi tobacco industry • child tobacco workers exploited • green tobacco sickness • tobacco industry exploitation
GAYS IN GOVERNMENT
Have we had a gay President or Vice President? Read this to find out. Parents are warned that some of this material may not be suitable for children.
king • buchanan • president • vice president • gay
Have we had a gay President or Vice President? Read this to find out. Parents are warned that some of this material may not be suitable for children.
king • buchanan • president • vice president • gay
Huey Long's Weekly Newspaper
Huey Long's own weekly newspaper proved to be a valuable tool in countering negative coverage from Lousisiana's dailies while campaigning for the U.S. Senate.
huey long's newspaper battles • altenative weekly • huey long's senate campaign • lousiana progress • huey long's roads program
Huey Long's own weekly newspaper proved to be a valuable tool in countering negative coverage from Lousisiana's dailies while campaigning for the U.S. Senate.
huey long's newspaper battles • altenative weekly • huey long's senate campaign • lousiana progress • huey long's roads program
Martha Washington First Lady of Liberty
The life and societal culture of Mt. Vernon's, mistress, Martha Custis Washington, is expertly presented in this book written by English Barrister, Helen Bryan.
martha washington first lady of liberty • martha washington and virginian tobacco farm • martha washington first lady of liberty book revie • martha washington's early training • martha washington's character
The life and societal culture of Mt. Vernon's, mistress, Martha Custis Washington, is expertly presented in this book written by English Barrister, Helen Bryan.
martha washington first lady of liberty • martha washington and virginian tobacco farm • martha washington first lady of liberty book revie • martha washington's early training • martha washington's character
Masons on Both Sides of Civil War
Masons fought on both sides of the American Civil War, and at times, blue and gray uniforms mingled after the battle smoke had cleared.
masons • civil war • edmund pettus bridge • confederate battle flag • hunley
Masons fought on both sides of the American Civil War, and at times, blue and gray uniforms mingled after the battle smoke had cleared.
masons • civil war • edmund pettus bridge • confederate battle flag • hunley
Oil Palm a Looming Threat to Amazon
The Oil Palm lobby is targeting the Amazon for quick profits. Vested interests from Malaysia are planning large scale Oil Palm plantations in the Amazon.
threat to amazon • oil palm and amazon • brazilian government and oil palm • put to make a fast buck in amazon • amazon depredation
The Oil Palm lobby is targeting the Amazon for quick profits. Vested interests from Malaysia are planning large scale Oil Palm plantations in the Amazon.
threat to amazon • oil palm and amazon • brazilian government and oil palm • put to make a fast buck in amazon • amazon depredation
Oscar Hammerstein's Political Commentary
Oscar Hammerstein is possibly one of the greatest lyricists of all time. He was a pioneer in addressing social issues. He even examined the topic of war in his musicals.
oscar hammerstein • musical theatre • politics in theatre • sound of music • south pacific
Oscar Hammerstein is possibly one of the greatest lyricists of all time. He was a pioneer in addressing social issues. He even examined the topic of war in his musicals.
oscar hammerstein • musical theatre • politics in theatre • sound of music • south pacific
Pirate Myths and Misconceptions
Many of today's ideas of pirates are actually more fiction than fact--here's the truth behind some of the folklore surrounding Caribbean pirates.
pirate myths • pirate folklore • caribbean pirates • jolly roger • walking the plank
Many of today's ideas of pirates are actually more fiction than fact--here's the truth behind some of the folklore surrounding Caribbean pirates.
pirate myths • pirate folklore • caribbean pirates • jolly roger • walking the plank
Recipe for Southern Fried Cabbage
Flavorful Side Dishes are the Trademark of a Proper Soul Food Dinner; This Article Includes Suggestions for Planning a Fabulous Soul Food Menu.
southern fried cabbage recipe • soul food recipes • southern cooking • southern food recipes • vegetable recipes
Flavorful Side Dishes are the Trademark of a Proper Soul Food Dinner; This Article Includes Suggestions for Planning a Fabulous Soul Food Menu.
southern fried cabbage recipe • soul food recipes • southern cooking • southern food recipes • vegetable recipes
Sleeping with History
Sometimes you want to escape the ordinariness of a chain motel or hotel. Sometimes you want to fill your vacation with uniqueness. Such can be found in the Carolinas.
litchfield plantation • brookstown inn • rosehill inn • south carolina low country • henry bacon
Sometimes you want to escape the ordinariness of a chain motel or hotel. Sometimes you want to fill your vacation with uniqueness. Such can be found in the Carolinas.
litchfield plantation • brookstown inn • rosehill inn • south carolina low country • henry bacon
The Emancipation of the Virgin Islands in 1848
In comparison to South America, North America, and other Caribbean islands, the Virgin Islands' shift from slavery to emancipation was a meek and almost bloodless affair.
virgin islands • emancipation • emancipation proclamation • christian viii • danish west indies
In comparison to South America, North America, and other Caribbean islands, the Virgin Islands' shift from slavery to emancipation was a meek and almost bloodless affair.
virgin islands • emancipation • emancipation proclamation • christian viii • danish west indies
The Life of Abraham Lincoln
During his Inaugural Address, Abraham Lincoln tried to warn the Southern States of the dangerous course that they had embarked upon.
abraham lincoln • lincoln ford's theatre • lincoln black hawk war • lincoln vs stephen douglas • lincoln civil war
During his Inaugural Address, Abraham Lincoln tried to warn the Southern States of the dangerous course that they had embarked upon.
abraham lincoln • lincoln ford's theatre • lincoln black hawk war • lincoln vs stephen douglas • lincoln civil war
The Life of Andrew Johnson
Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 1808 Andrew Johnson is regarded as one of the worst Presidents in American history.
the life of andrew johnson • the 17th president of the united states • andrew johnson raleigh north carolina • andrew johnson worst president in american history • andrew johnson's early career
Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 1808 Andrew Johnson is regarded as one of the worst Presidents in American history.
the life of andrew johnson • the 17th president of the united states • andrew johnson raleigh north carolina • andrew johnson worst president in american history • andrew johnson's early career
The Origins of African Slavery in Brazil
Use of African slaves in Brazil began in the mid 1500s, and the scale of the Brazilian slave trade would change the nation. Here are the origins of slavery in Brazil.
slavery in brazil • brazilian slavery • brazilian slave trade • african slave trade • african slaves
Use of African slaves in Brazil began in the mid 1500s, and the scale of the Brazilian slave trade would change the nation. Here are the origins of slavery in Brazil.
slavery in brazil • brazilian slavery • brazilian slave trade • african slave trade • african slaves
Tough time for Indian rubber plantations.
Low prices forcing Indian rubber farmers to look for alternatives
natural rubber • india
Low prices forcing Indian rubber farmers to look for alternatives
natural rubber • india
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