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S8 Ep1086: Daniel Rood, author of In the Shadow of the Great House, explains that American founders like Thomas Jefferson lived in a state o
Season 8
Episode 1086
Published 1 month, 3 weeks ago
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Daniel Rood, author of In the Shadow of the Great House, explains that American founders like Thomas Jefferson lived in a state of "incoherence," advocating for liberty while fearing a genocide of white people if slaves were freed. Early Virginia history shows a decline in freedom, as African-born men like Anthony Johnson initially owned land before legal opportunities were narrowed. Nathaniel Bacon's 1676 rebellion further entrenched racial hierarchy by demanding the expulsion of Native Americans to secure more land for an unending supply of enslaved labor. (11)