The Age of Benjamin Franklin Season 1 Episode 15
The Age of Benjamin Franklin
Season 1

Ep 15. Benjamin Franklin and Slavery in America

  • TV-PG
  • March 2, 2018
  • 32 min

Franklin's attitudes toward race and slavery changed over the course of his long life. During his life he owned four slaves, yet he came to despise the institution for the way it contradicted Enlightenment values. After surveying the institution of American slavery, Professor Allison walks you through Franklin's life as he wrestled with slavery.

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  • First Aired
    March 2, 2018
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    32 min
  • Language
    English
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