4.9: Olaudah Equiano and James Monroe: the Author and Governor of early American Abolition

Send us Fan MailThe idea of immediately ending slavery was viewed as unconstitutional since it was never explicitly mentioned in the document that came out of the Philadelphia Convention, and the legal ramifications extended to compensation since, by law, these humans were the equivalent of property and slaveowners would need fair and just compensation.  The time frame of this season presents two contrasting methods for ending slavery: one involving informing the public of the horrors surrounding the “peculiar institution,” while the other involved the use of violence to bring said institution to an immediate end.  In this episode of History: Beyond the Textbook, our last episode dealing with slavery in America’s Federalist Era, we’ll address Olaudah Equiano and James Monroe: The Abolitionist Author and Proslavery Governor of America’s Federalist Era.Key PeopleOlaudah EquianoJames MonroeThomas JeffersonKey Events Publication of The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Or Gustavus Vassa, The African, by Himself Gabriel's RebellionWe're back for Season Four of History: Beyond the Textbook!  This season will  focus on the stories of individuals who shaped "America's Federalist Era" in the years roughly 1789-1800.  The first six episodes will release every Tuesday from October 28-December 2, while the second six episodes will be released every Tuesday from February 17-March 24.   Catch up on Season One, "America's Colonial Era," Season Two, "America's Revolution," and Season Three, "America's Crucial Years," wherever you listen to your podcasts!Feel free to contact us with feedback or questions by clicking the "Send Us a Text" link or email us at: [email protected]