The New York City Slave Rebellion of 1741

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This course introduces history majors to the discipline of history. Through an in-depth investigation into the 1741 conspiracy of enslaved people in New York City, the course familiarizes students with the challenges and approaches involved in historical writing. By the end of the semester, rather than viewing historical knowledge as something to be consumed or memorized, you will be prepared to make and assess historical arguments for yourself, and therefore to succeed in the upper-level colloquia and seminars that constitute the heart of the history major at NYU.