Age of Slavery American History in the

American History in the Age of Slavery: Continental Congress through the Election of 1792 examines how slavery shaped the birth of the United States. From the first debates of the Continental Congress to the framing of the Constitution and the rise of America's first political parties, this volume reveals the central role that slavery played in shaping revolutionary ideals and national governance. Covering key milestones like the Declaration of Independence, the Three-Fifths Compromise, and the contested election of 1792, it offers a clear, accessible account of how liberty and bondage were intertwined from the very beginning. An essential guide for readers interested in America's founding, the global history of slavery, and the roots of U.S. political development.SEO Keywords: American Revolution and slavery, founding fathers slavery, Continental Congress history, U.S. Constitution and slavery, Three-Fifths Compromise, early American politics, slavery Revolutionary era, 1792 presidential election, world history of slavery, American founding contradictions, politics of early America