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Slavery and the Making of America

Season 1 Episode 2: Liberty in the Air

The institution of slavery fueled economic growth as the slave population grew and American planters increasingly relied on their own labor force.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Downward Spiral

1. The Downward Spiral

Aired: Feb 8, 2005

The next episode explores the complexities of slavery, featuring the stories ...

Episode 2 Liberty in the Air

2. Liberty in the Air

Aired: Feb 8, 2005

The institution of slavery fueled economic growth as the slave population gre...

Episode 3 Seeds of Destruction

3. Seeds of Destruction

Aired: Feb 15, 2005

The momentum of the North's abolitionist movement intensified in 1777, with V...

Main Cast

Chauncey HerringChauncey HerringReenactor
Justin JacksonJustin JacksonReenactor
Uzo AdubaUzo AdubaDavid Walker's Wife

Appearances

Morgan FreemanMorgan Freeman

Creators

Gail PellettGail PellettDirector
William GrantWilliam GrantCreator

Info about Slavery and the Making of America

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:History

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