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Historical examination

13m 03s

Slavery existed across colonial Connecticut, and enslaving people was legal in Connecticut for more than 200 years. It did not officially end until 1848, which contrasts with America’s sanitized pre-Civil War history often taught in school.

Aired: 03/14/24
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