First Century of Statehood, Part II

Special | 24m 20sVideo has Closed Captions

King Cotton and the Cotton Gin, The Growth of Slavery & African Roots

02/12/1994 | Rating NR

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First Century of Statehood, Part II

Special | 24m 20sVideo has Closed Captions

King Cotton and the Cotton Gin, The Growth of Slavery & African Roots

02/12/1994 | Rating NR

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