New York’s History of Slavery

Slavery officially ended in New York in 1827. When the Gradual Emancipation law passed after the Revolutionary War, it did not pertain to all slaves in New York. Although slavery existed in New York, the role that enslaved African Americans played in building New York City is often ignored. Slavery in New York is examined in the short documentary entitled, “New York’s History of Slavery.” For this assignment, please watch “New York’s History of Slavery” and write a brief essay. The link to the documentary can be found below.

YOUR ESSAY MUST COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: 1) Must be 250 – 350 words, double-spaced, Times New Roman or Arial 12-point font 2) Must contain a summary, which highlights the most important points in the film 3) Must highlight specific portions of the film that resonated with you the most 4) Must include your opinion on slavery in New York 5) No typos or grammatical errors

Link to “New York’s History of Slavery”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0R9tbHnHnU