1790 Congressional Debate on Slavery and Race
History professor Paul Polgar talks about the federal Congress' first national debate on slavery and race held in 1790. Professor Polgar… read more
History professor Paul Polgar talks about the federal Congress' first national debate on slavery and race held in 1790. Professor Polgar argues that this discussion; which focused on Congress' ability to interfere with slavery and with immigration and the definition of citizenship, set the tone for race in America for the next seven decades. close
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