(1776) The Deleted Passage of the Declaration of Independence

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AND THE DEBATE OVER SLAVERY When Thomas Jefferson included a passage attacking slavery in his draft of the Declaration of Independence, it initiated the most intense debate among the delegates gathered at Philadelphia in the spring and early  summer of 1776.  … Read More(1776) The Deleted Passage of the Declaration of Independence

(1808) An Act to Prohibit the Importation of Slaves into any Port or Place Within the Jurisdiction of the United States

(1808) An Act to Prohibit the Importation of Slaves into any Port or Place Within the Jurisdiction of the United States, From and After the First Day of January, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eight Be it enacted by … Read More(1808) An Act to Prohibit the Importation of Slaves into any Port or Place Within the Jurisdiction of the United States