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"Platform for World Dominance--Scientist Says Eurasia Was Base to Power" (Diamond article) the Europeans had a geographical advantage over the americas which allowed their society to dominate; thesis--The Europeans' geographical location allowed them to conquer nations because it provided Europeans with an environment full/rich in resources Slavery and Freedom: The American Paradox American freedom is based on slavery/was made possible by slavery; colonists bought freedom as they built wealth (through slavery) The Transformation of European Society: Nash emergence of American Identity; A new American society was formed due to the rise of individualism Hidden Origins of Slavery: Takaki social class tensions caused the development of slavery; the "hidden" origins of slavery were rooted in class; The New Man: Crevecoeur a new American was formed; "leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new gov't he obeys, and the new rank he holds." new race of men Station #2: Slavery in the North first slave auction in new amsterdam in 1655; slavery in Massachusetts--the Old Testament abhorrence of "mixed natures" helped explain why the Massachusetts statute against mixing the races was more severe; slavery in Rhode Island--slave laws were more severe because it had the highest proportion of slave-to-white; New York: Revolt of 1712--slaves revolted and led to more strict slave laws Station #3: Evolution of Slavery Bacon's Rebellion (1675-1676); Virginia Slave Codes (1705) Station #4: The Stono Rebellion 1739 took place in Charleston, SC; Many slaves knew that small groups of runaways had made their way to Florida, where they had been given freedom and land, causing slave unrest; Security Act was passed (required all white men to carry firearms to church on Sundays) slave rebellion led by Jemmy; Negro Act was passed (limit slave privileges) Station #6: Impact of Stono Rebellion report from Willaim Bull re. Stono Rebellion; report re. Stono Rebellion slave-catchers; indians helped to catch runaway slaves; enacted stricter codes