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Slavery and the Making of America

Season 1 Episode 4: The Challenge of Freedom

The next episode explores the remarkable story of Robert Smalls, a South Carolina slave who defied the odds to achieve freedom, military service, and a seat in Congress during the American Civil War and Reconstruction era.

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...

Episode 4 The Challenge of Freedom

4. The Challenge of Freedom

Aired: Feb 15, 2005

The next episode explores the remarkable story of Robert Smalls, a South Caro...

Main Cast

Chauncey Herring

Chauncey HerringReenactor

Guest Starring

P.J. BrownReverend French

Joe HoltRobert Smalls

Appearances

Creators

Leslie D. Farrell

Leslie D. FarrellDirector

William Grant

William GrantCreator

Info about Slavery and the Making of America

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:History