Published Jul 23, 2018
20: "A Wolf by the Ears": Gabriel Rebels and Cotton Becomes King
Greg Jackson delves into the early abolitionist movements, Gabriel's daring yet tragic rebellion, and the transformative impact of the cotton gin that entrenched the South's dependence on slavery.
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