African Americans and the Industrial Revolution

Briefly outlines the ways race and technology shaped: (1) the early enslavement of African Americans; (2) the work of bondsmen and women during the antebellum era; and (3) the increasing urbanization of the African American population during the industrial age. (CMK)

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Published inMagazine of history Vol. 15; no. 1; pp. 19 - 23
Main Author Trotter, Joe William
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Organization of American Historians 01.09.2000
Subjects
African American culture
African American studies
African Americans
Black communities
Black History
Blacks
Cotton
Employment
Industrial Revolution
Industrialization
Racial Factors
Secondary Education
Slavery
Social Studies
Technological innovation
Technology
United States History
Urbanization
Workforce
Working women
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Summary:Briefly outlines the ways race and technology shaped: (1) the early enslavement of African Americans; (2) the work of bondsmen and women during the antebellum era; and (3) the increasing urbanization of the African American population during the industrial age. (CMK)
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ISSN:0882-228X
1938-2340
DOI:10.1093/maghis/15.1.19