Enslavement in New Netherland | From Slavery to Freedom in New York State

Learn about the role of slavery and the lives of enslaved people in the colony of New Netherland. Professor Andrea Mosterman explains how enslaved people used a lack of colonial laws about enslavement to retain some rights and petition for their freedom. Learn how enslaved people resisted their bondage and celebrated their communal connections, despite sometimes brutal working and living conditions. Resource consists of three short videos, teaching tips, a background essay, a vocabulary list, and discussion questions.