Part One - 1619 Virginia - The First African Slaves arrive

September 13, 2011

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Up From Slavery - S1 - E1

Up From Slavery is a powerful, compelling documentary series that examines the history of slavery in America, from the arrival of the first African slaves through Nat Turner's Rebellion to the Civil War.

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Up From Slavery: Season 1 - 7 Episode s

1x1 - Part One - 1619 Virginia - The First African Slaves arrive
September 13, 2011
Up From Slavery is a powerful, compelling documentary series that examines the history of slavery in America, from the arrival of the first African slaves through Nat Turner's Rebellion to the Civil War.
1x2 - Part Two - 18th Century Colonial America and Slavery under the rule of the British Empire
September 20, 2011
The section of the series presents the changes in slavery in North America due to the beginning of British dominance over the territory and the evolution of the farming and trade practices in the Northern and Southern colonies.
1x3 - Part Three - Slavery in the United States after the Revolution
September 27, 2011
The US was founded upon the idea that all men are created equal with the inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, but would pay a bloody cost for denying that right to more than twelve percent of its population.
1x4 - Part Four - Nat Turners Rebellion, 1831
October 4, 2011
This part of the series presents the reaction by individuals and parties to the continued use of slave labor in portions of the United States.
1x5 - Part Five - Abolition from the North grows
October 11, 2011
This segment of the series speaks about the efforts by Northern Abolitionists to eliminate slavery prior to the start of the Civil War. The participants in this cause and the actions taken by them are recounted.
1x6 - Part Six - The Civil War. Emancipation Proclamation
October 18, 2011
This portion of the series talks about the causes of and start of the Civil War; the evolution of the drive to win on each side of the conflict and of President Lincoln's bold step towards freedom for all slaves in the United States.
1x7 - Part Seven - Aftermath of the Civil War and new freedom
October 25, 2011
This section of the series looks at the conclusion of the War Between the States and the effects of the outcome for slaves, slave owners and the entire country.

Up From Slavery: All seasons

S1: Season 1
7 Episode s

1x1 - Part One - 1619 Virginia - The First African Slaves arrive

1x2 - Part Two - 18th Century Colonial America and Slavery under the rule of the British Empire

1x3 - Part Three - Slavery in the United States after the Revolution

1x4 - Part Four - Nat Turners Rebellion, 1831

1x5 - Part Five - Abolition from the North grows

1x6 - Part Six - The Civil War. Emancipation Proclamation

1x7 - Part Seven - Aftermath of the Civil War and new freedom

S1: Season 1