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Episode 138 min2011-09-13

Part One - 1619 Virginia - The First African Slaves arrive

Up From Slavery is a powerful, compelling documentary series that examines the history of slavery in America, from the arrival of the first African slaves through Nat Turner's Rebellion to the Civil War.

Episode 247 min2011-09-20

Part Two - 18th Century Colonial America and Slavery under the rule of the British Empire

The section of the series presents the changes in slavery in North America due to the beginning of British dominance over the territory and the evolution of the farming and trade practices in the Northern and Southern colonies.

Episode 346 min2011-09-27

Part Three - Slavery in the United States after the Revolution

The US was founded upon the idea that all men are created equal with the inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, but would pay a bloody cost for denying that right to more than twelve percent of its population.

Episode 444 min2011-10-04

Part Four - Nat Turners Rebellion, 1831

This part of the series presents the reaction by individuals and parties to the continued use of slave labor in portions of the United States.

Episode 543 min2011-10-11

Part Five - Abolition from the North grows

This segment of the series speaks about the efforts by Northern Abolitionists to eliminate slavery prior to the start of the Civil War. The participants in this cause and the actions taken by them are recounted.

Episode 646 min2011-10-18

Part Six - The Civil War. Emancipation Proclamation

This portion of the series talks about the causes of and start of the Civil War; the evolution of the drive to win on each side of the conflict and of President Lincoln's bold step towards freedom for all slaves in the United States.

Episode 745 min2011-10-25

Part Seven - Aftermath of the Civil War and new freedom

This section of the series looks at the conclusion of the War Between the States and the effects of the outcome for slaves, slave owners and the entire country.

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Coby Batty

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