1. What factors explained the rise of slavery in the first half of the 19th century?
2. Economic historians in the past believed that slavery was dying out and that slave owners were losing money. How have these misconceptions been challenged by current economic research?
3. New research into slavery has revealed that slavery became the cornerstone of American Capitalism. Explain the connection between American Slavery and Capitalism.
4. Ultimately slavery left a lasting legacy on the enslaved. How does slavery continue to impact current economic and social issues today?