Slavery's Unsettling Influence
The chapter explores the unsettling events of 1831, including the Nat Turner Rebellion and debates in the Virginia legislature, that shook the Southern elite and led to newspaper campaigns against questioning slavery. The ill-advised postcard campaign in 1835 further solidified the suppression of any discussion on ending slavery in the South. The chapter also touches on the influence of skin color in shaping racist views.In this clip
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