Defense of Slavery in Virginia George Washington was a wealthy Virginia planter whose life story speaks of the paradoxical attitude of whites of his time toward slavery. He acquired his own slaves ...

He probably imagined nothing better than following in the footsteps of his father, Augustine, who had been an ambitious Virginia planter and merchant. Augustine was hardly a major player in the ...

Defense of Slavery in Virginia George Washington was a wealthy Virginia planter whose life story speaks of the paradoxical attitude of whites of his time toward slavery. He acquired his own slaves ...