Cotton and Race in the Making of America

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The book explores the deep-rooted connection between cotton and the African-American experience throughout American history. It highlights how slavery and its enduring effects were closely tied to cotton cultivation, shaping the lives of enslaved individuals and their descendants. The narrative examines the racial tensions that arose, particularly in the North, where fears of black migration led to efforts to confine African Americans to the South, illustrating the complex interplay of race, agriculture, and societal dynamics in the United States.