AAS 361 : Slavery And The Underground Railroad
Credits: 3
Semester:
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: SEM
Deals with an aspect of American history (roughly 1830-1860) involving the quest for freedom by African slaves who ran away from bondage through an elaborate system of escape routes stretching from the U.S. South to the North and Canada. Labeled the "Underground Railroad," these networks were managed by 'conductors' who helped their 'passengers' (the escaped slaves) move from 'station' to 'station' and to reach freedom in the North. Probes the background history of slavery, the legislative backcloth of the Underground Railroad, its geography of routes, and the biography of its major 'conductors.' Explores the local history of the Underground Railroad of Western New York, including planned visits to its 'stations' in Buffalo, Rochester, and Ontario.
Class Schedule: Fall 2009
AAS 361 not offered in this semester, or the department has chosen not to publish it in the on-line class schedule.
Class Schedule: Spring 2010
AAS 361 not offered in this semester, or the department has chosen not to publish it in the on-line class schedule.
Last Updated: Nov 23, 2009 7:22:30 AM
