During the Civil War, pro-slavery forces were actively looking to models like those used in Hawaii (sugar plantations with “contract” labor) and realizing they could put a shine on slavery while making it more lucrative for themselves. It was all over old newspapers, if anybody read those.
ivanafterall@lemmy.world 2 days ago
During the Civil War, pro-slavery forces were actively looking to models like those used in Hawaii (sugar plantations with “contract” labor) and realizing they could put a shine on slavery while making it more lucrative for themselves. It was all over old newspapers, if anybody read those.