Tag: colonies

Sorry, 1619 Project—The first legal slaveowner in the American colonies was black

Why isn’t everyone who is obsessed with race and slavery in the US talking about Anthony Johnson? Why isn’t the 1619 Project called the 1655 Project? Before 1655, African slaves and European indentured servants in the English colonies shared the same working and living conditions, t...

Traveling in the Present and Learning About the Past: Iowa, Amana Colonies:

Our visit to The Amana Colonies prompted us to investigate the historical and cultural background of its settlers to appreciate their culture. Until we gathered knowledge, we possessed a naïve comprehension of the dedication of the early residents, but once we understood, our visit gained signi...