The Revolutionary Black Roots of Slavery's Abolition in Massachusetts

In 1773–74 and again in 1777, people of African descent in Massachusetts successfully lobbied a governing body to take up the question of slavery as it related to an entire enslaved population. The essay examines their petitions, the first such abolitionist activity in the colonies and in England as...

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Published in:The New England quarterly 2014-03, Vol.87 (1), p.99-131
Main Author: SESAY, CHERNOH M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abolition
Abolition of slavery
Abolitionism
African American culture
African Americans
American Revolution
Emancipation
Freedom
Lobbying
Native peoples
Petitioners
Slavery
Slaves
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Summary:In 1773–74 and again in 1777, people of African descent in Massachusetts successfully lobbied a governing body to take up the question of slavery as it related to an entire enslaved population. The essay examines their petitions, the first such abolitionist activity in the colonies and in England as well.
ISSN:0028-4866
1937-2213
DOI:10.1162/TNEQ_a_00346