Course Catalog - 2016-2017

     

HIST 411 - SLAVE REBELLIONS IN AMERICA

Long Title: SLAVE REBELLIONS IN THE AMERICAS
Department: History
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: This class examines collective violent resistance to slavery, especially during the 18th and 19th centuries. It focuses on rebellion in North America, the Caribbean and Brazil. It explores their causes, the different courses that they took, and asks what we can learn about Atlantic slavery by studying collective resistance. Open to juniors and seniors. Open to others only with permission of instructor. (Please note that class rank is determined by year of matriculation, not credits.)