James Madison and slavery
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James Madison and slavery
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Throughout his life, James Madison's views on slavery and his ownership of slaves were complex. James Madison, who was a Founding Father of the United States and its 4th president, grew up on a plantation that made use of slave labor. He viewed slavery as a necessary part of the Southern economy, though he was troubled by the instability of a society that depended on a large slave population. Madison did not free his slaves during his lifetime or in his will.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Madison_and_slavery
date created:
2020-06-19T13:26:19Z
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2024-08-31T01:54:45Z
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