Contagion of Liberty
The concept of inoculation is explored as a means of achieving liberty, particularly in the context of the American Revolution. Andrew discusses how the practice, introduced to the colonies by Cotton Mather through an enslaved man named Onesimus, was seen as a way to protect communities from smallpox. This historical lens reveals the interconnectedness of health and freedom, as those who survived inoculation sought to share their newfound immunity with others.In this clip
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