Comments on: George Washington: His Troubles with Slavery http://www.historynet.com/george-washington-his-troubles-with-slavery.htm From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Sat, 25 May 2013 15:12:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Politics If you voted for President Obama, you are not a Christian http://www.historynet.com/george-washington-his-troubles-with-slavery.htm#comment-828069 Politics If you voted for President Obama, you are not a Christian Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:22:04 +0000 #comment-828069 [...] or the only president that has ever held what some will consider to be anti-Christian views. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and otherpresidents owned slaves. But more importantly, how many lives were [...] [...] or the only president that has ever held what some will consider to be anti-Christian views. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and otherpresidents owned slaves. But more importantly, how many lives were [...]

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]]> By: Peter D Preston Jr. http://www.historynet.com/george-washington-his-troubles-with-slavery.htm#comment-825281 Peter D Preston Jr. Sun, 25 Nov 2012 17:30:35 +0000 #comment-825281 I myself am a descendant of African Slaves, and I have a very open mind when it comes to the unknown. I also believe that George Washington is the most famous and historic President that the U.S. will ever have not even Lincoln can surpass him in greatness. Most people do not realize that the United States of America is simply a miracle. In no other time in known history has anyone after taken occupation over a land and then immediately give it directly to the people as he has. George Washington had every right to be king of America but he made the choice to turn it over, and even when elected as president he had given up power after his second term even though he could have easily stayed in power through the course of his life. If you believe the prophecy that George Washington had received in Valley Forge, it makes sense why he was silent on the on the subject of the Abolition of African slaves. Within that prophecy In the second of three perils that faced the United States of America, George Washington knew the coming of the civil war; and he knew that it wasn't the right time to abolish slavery. However George Washington was known as a very self conscience man and cared a great deal about his image. With his life long efforts to control his reputation he wanted to make a statement to future Americans about his views on slavery, he wanted to at least be seen as having a change of heart. If you have never heard of George Washington's Prophecy please copy and paste this link to see for your self. I think it is amazing that this manuscript was revealed a few year prior to the civil war, which gives it legitimacy in my eyes. I myself am a descendant of African Slaves, and I have a very open mind when it comes to the unknown. I also believe that George Washington is the most famous and historic President that the U.S. will ever have not even Lincoln can surpass him in greatness. Most people do not realize that the United States of America is simply a miracle. In no other time in known history has anyone after taken occupation over a land and then immediately give it directly to the people as he has. George Washington had every right to be king of America but he made the choice to turn it over, and even when elected as president he had given up power after his second term even though he could have easily stayed in power through the course of his life.

If you believe the prophecy that George Washington had received in Valley Forge, it makes sense why he was silent on the on the subject of the Abolition of African slaves. Within that prophecy In the second of three perils that faced the United States of America, George Washington knew the coming of the civil war; and he knew that it wasn't the right time to abolish slavery. However George Washington was known as a very self conscience man and cared a great deal about his image. With his life long efforts to control his reputation he wanted to make a statement to future Americans about his views on slavery, he wanted to at least be seen as having a change of heart.

If you have never heard of George Washington's Prophecy please copy and paste this link to see for your self. I think it is amazing that this manuscript was revealed a few year prior to the civil war, which gives it legitimacy in my eyes.

]]> By: Why is Derrick Bell a Radical? - Page 7 - US Message Board - Political Discussion Forum http://www.historynet.com/george-washington-his-troubles-with-slavery.htm#comment-792088 Why is Derrick Bell a Radical? - Page 7 - US Message Board - Political Discussion Forum Sun, 11 Mar 2012 23:10:17 +0000 #comment-792088 [...] you might like to learn a little more about George Washington and his feelings about slavery. George Washington: His Troubles with Slavery [...] [...] you might like to learn a little more about George Washington and his feelings about slavery. George Washington: His Troubles with Slavery [...]

]]> By: Rudy Alcala http://www.historynet.com/george-washington-his-troubles-with-slavery.htm#comment-779998 Rudy Alcala Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:21:13 +0000 #comment-779998 George Washington was born into a world where slavery was considered a normal part of life. At the age of 11, he inherited 10 slaves from his father. He expanded his landholdings and aquired more slaves over the years to improve his productivity of his farms. He was in the tobaccoo business and owned over 100 slaves. His wife also owned over 100 slaves, that she inherited from her first husband. The slaves intermingled and George even honored the slaves marriages. His attitude toward slavery began to transform. He began thinking of ways to free his slaves without breaking up the families among them. Since only half of the slaves were his he legally could only free his half. He transformed his estate into a more self-sefficient wheat and grain plantation, which required less intensive labor. He planned on selling some of his land to fund his plan to free all the slaves of his estate. He was very determined to free the slaves but could not manage to fund the plan. He wrote in his will and testament his plan to free the slaves of Mt. Vernon. It became publicly known that Washington had become against slavery and he wanted his country men to slowly abolish slavery for it was against the principles of mankind. George Washington was born into a world where slavery was considered a normal part of life. At the age of 11, he inherited 10 slaves from his father. He expanded his landholdings and aquired more slaves over the years to improve his productivity of his farms. He was in the tobaccoo business and owned over 100 slaves. His wife also owned over 100 slaves, that she inherited from her first husband. The slaves intermingled and George even honored the slaves marriages. His attitude toward slavery began to transform. He began thinking of ways to free his slaves without breaking up the families among them. Since only half of the slaves were his he legally could only free his half. He transformed his estate into a more self-sefficient wheat and grain plantation, which required less intensive labor. He planned on selling some of his land to fund his plan to free all the slaves of his estate. He was very determined to free the slaves but could not manage to fund the plan. He wrote in his will and testament his plan to free the slaves of Mt. Vernon. It became publicly known that Washington had become against slavery and he wanted his country men to slowly abolish slavery for it was against the principles of mankind.

]]> By: Austin Miller http://www.historynet.com/george-washington-his-troubles-with-slavery.htm#comment-779981 Austin Miller Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:07:10 +0000 #comment-779981 George Washington was man who became an idol to many. He talked, they listened. His leadership was the kind to talk a cloud from the sky. With that being said; Washington had an issue with slaves. At the age of ten he had many that were passed down from his father. He looked up to his father in many ways. As he grew older he began to lead the country as president. Although he didn’t stand for much slavery, he still had ownership. This was a sketchy topic for him during his campaign for presidency. As much as he possibly could, he distanced himself from such. He also didn’t believe in separating enslaved families. During slave trades, if it involved breaking up families; Washington was not for it. With his years in presidency winding down as fast as his health, he stated in his will that his slaves are to be freed. Although Washington had slaves and showed signs of hypocrisy, I commend him on keeping the families together. He shows that breaking up a family could be the worst possible out anything a slave could have thrown at them. I understand why he did so and that is what makes him a tolerable man. After his speech given about freeing the slaves, it had its effects on the countrymen. This may not have freed all slave, but it did have an impact on the organization of slavery. George Washington was man who became an idol to many. He talked, they listened. His leadership was the kind to talk a cloud from the sky. With that being said; Washington had an issue with slaves. At the age of ten he had many that were passed down from his father. He looked up to his father in many ways. As he grew older he began to lead the country as president. Although he didn’t stand for much slavery, he still had ownership. This was a sketchy topic for him during his campaign for presidency. As much as he possibly could, he distanced himself from such. He also didn’t believe in separating enslaved families. During slave trades, if it involved breaking up families; Washington was not for it. With his years in presidency winding down as fast as his health, he stated in his will that his slaves are to be freed.
Although Washington had slaves and showed signs of hypocrisy, I commend him on keeping the families together. He shows that breaking up a family could be the worst possible out anything a slave could have thrown at them. I understand why he did so and that is what makes him a tolerable man. After his speech given about freeing the slaves, it had its effects on the countrymen. This may not have freed all slave, but it did have an impact on the organization of slavery.

]]> By: Marisa Hamilton http://www.historynet.com/george-washington-his-troubles-with-slavery.htm#comment-779950 Marisa Hamilton Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:10:55 +0000 #comment-779950 Washington seemed like a generally nice guy for wanting to free slaves and also refusing to sell or trade them if it meant that it was separating husband and wife ore families. When Washington was a child he wanted to be just like his father. He also grew up in a time where slavery was an everyday normal lifestyle. About the time he had inherited his first few slaves from his father, he was eager to expand his land and thought it was important to increase the productivity of hid farms. He also thought it was important to win the election to public office. I think at that time frame Washington was a brave man for not trading his slaves; it was a bold move back then and was almost unheard of. Washington was also a silent man about his disagreements; some think he should have been more out spoken about his thoughts. To my understanding he was a man that most respected and looked up to and people would listen to him about almost anything. He wasn’t a very impulsive character and usually thought things through so I’m sure if he would have just said to the people how he felt about slavery and why he felt that was a more than a few would have listened. I believe he could’ve changed things about slavery a lot sooner than when they had happened. Then again, since he was a very smart character he felt that being silent was a key so I can respect that, it kind of seemed almost like he picked his battles and that was a very good strategy. Later on down the road of life, Washington tried freeing the slaves by selling his property and selling/renting the Mount Vernon Farms. This resulted in failure, but he wasn’t discouraged. His last and final idea was tried on July 9, 1799. He wrote in his final will and testament that the slaves were to be freed after the death of both him and his wife. Sadly this attempt also failed miserably. It was quite sad to read about his attempts that failed but I believe Washington’s beliefs and thoughts about slavery were the start of something good in that era. Washington seemed like a generally nice guy for wanting to free slaves and also refusing to sell or trade them if it meant that it was separating husband and wife ore families. When Washington was a child he wanted to be just like his father. He also grew up in a time where slavery was an everyday normal lifestyle. About the time he had inherited his first few slaves from his father, he was eager to expand his land and thought it was important to increase the productivity of hid farms. He also thought it was important to win the election to public office. I think at that time frame Washington was a brave man for not trading his slaves; it was a bold move back then and was almost unheard of. Washington was also a silent man about his disagreements; some think he should have been more out spoken about his thoughts. To my understanding he was a man that most respected and looked up to and people would listen to him about almost anything. He wasn’t a very impulsive character and usually thought things through so I’m sure if he would have just said to the people how he felt about slavery and why he felt that was a more than a few would have listened. I believe he could’ve changed things about slavery a lot sooner than when they had happened. Then again, since he was a very smart character he felt that being silent was a key so I can respect that, it kind of seemed almost like he picked his battles and that was a very good strategy. Later on down the road of life, Washington tried freeing the slaves by selling his property and selling/renting the Mount Vernon Farms. This resulted in failure, but he wasn’t discouraged. His last and final idea was tried on July 9, 1799. He wrote in his final will and testament that the slaves were to be freed after the death of both him and his wife. Sadly this attempt also failed miserably. It was quite sad to read about his attempts that failed but I believe Washington’s beliefs and thoughts about slavery were the start of something good in that era.

]]> By: Georgia Crow http://www.historynet.com/george-washington-his-troubles-with-slavery.htm#comment-779948 Georgia Crow Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:03:08 +0000 #comment-779948 George Washington often struggled with a internal battle on the issue of slavery and how he personally owned more than 100 enslaved african americans. Washington wanted to send a message to his fellow peers, he wanted to free his 123 enslaved african africans. Washingto dide not want to seperate the families amoung his slaves. So he honored their marital status. Trying to find a way to free them he finally agreed that all of Washington's slaves would be free pending the death of he and his wife. When he decided not to run again for his third time, he mentioed several issues all except slaver. People took this act of silence as it had been laid to rest. It had been everything but that, Washington often struggled with this issue, having growing up where owning a slave was just a part of everyday life. He got his first ten slaves when he was 11 years old and continued to gain more and more slavs over the course of twenty years. His views continue to change going where he supported slavery whole heartedly to where he did not want to own a single slave. Washington came to this conclusion upon discovering the dirty game of the slave trade industry where slaves were often treated as catle. He refused to buy anymore slave or purchase them hoping that Legislature would start abolishing slavery a little at a time. As bad as he wanted rid of slavery te slave trade was a big need for the tobacco industry. Tobacco was difficult and required more slaves and intense labor. So Washington sought out an easier option, wheat. This wheat product was making more money and did not require as many slaves, nor was the work as hard. Washington was learning to master the newly found grain cooperation. He wanted Mount Vernon to be self efficient with out the use of slaves. So by changing his estate from tobacco to wheat. He did not need half the slaves he owned. While slaves did not have to work hardly at all, it was costing himself more money to support all the slaves, than it was bringing him in any profit from his estate, but Washington still could not sell, loan, or borrow his slaves for fear of harshers treatments. George Washington often struggled with a internal battle on the issue of slavery and how he personally owned more than 100 enslaved african americans. Washington wanted to send a message to his fellow peers, he wanted to free his 123 enslaved african africans.
Washingto dide not want to seperate the families amoung his slaves. So he honored their marital status. Trying to find a way to free them he finally agreed that all of Washington's slaves would be free pending the death of he and his wife.
When he decided not to run again for his third time, he mentioed several issues all except slaver. People took this act of silence as it had been laid to rest. It had been everything but that, Washington often struggled with this issue, having growing up where owning a slave was just a part of everyday life. He got his first ten slaves when he was 11 years old and continued to gain more and more slavs over the course of twenty years. His views continue to change going where he supported slavery whole heartedly to where he did not want to own a single slave.
Washington came to this conclusion upon discovering the dirty game of the slave trade industry where slaves were often treated as catle. He refused to buy anymore slave or purchase them hoping that Legislature would start abolishing slavery a little at a time.
As bad as he wanted rid of slavery te slave trade was a big need for the tobacco industry. Tobacco was difficult and required more slaves and intense labor. So Washington sought out an easier option, wheat. This wheat product was making more money and did not require as many slaves, nor was the work as hard.
Washington was learning to master the newly found grain cooperation. He wanted Mount Vernon to be self efficient with out the use of slaves. So by changing his estate from tobacco to wheat. He did not need half the slaves he owned. While slaves did not have to work hardly at all, it was costing himself more money to support all the slaves, than it was bringing him in any profit from his estate, but Washington still could not sell, loan, or borrow his slaves for fear of harshers treatments.

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