Colonial slavery in America began in the early 1600s and lasted until 1865. African slaves were brought in as indentured servants, but laws were enforced to enslave them. Slavery became a competitive market, and cruelty was based on the perception that slaves were barbaric. The workload was tedious, and slaves worked from sunrise to sunset. […]
Candles were a necessity in colonial America, made from beef fat and later beeswax or bayberry plant. Spermaceti, a crystallized oil from sperm whales, became the preferred material in the late 1700s. Today’s candles are made from beeswax or paraffin and come in various fragrances. “Colonial candles” now refer to candle accessories. In colonial America, […]
Colonial discourse is communication revolving around colonialism, revealing relationships between a colonial power and those it colonizes. It can occur on different levels, including literature and government policy. It is studied academically and can be used in conflict resolution, historical studies, and economics. Colonial discourse is generally defined as discourse or communication revolving around the […]
