what his stance on slavery?
Referred to his slaves as "a Species of Property" but attitude slowly changed since 1760s.
George Washington
His early views on slavery were no different from any Virginia planter of the time. He demonstrated no moral qualms about the institution and referred to his slaves as "a Species of Property". From the 1760s his attitudes underwent a slow evolution.
who is robert sterling yard? American writer, journalist, and wilderness activist. where was he born? Haverstraw, New York. was he married? Yes, married Mary Belle Moffat. did he have kids? Yes, Margaret. what was his profession? Journalist and editor-in-chief. for which newspaper or magazine? New York Sun, New York Herald, and The Century Magazine. when did he die? May 17, 1945. do you know where? UNANSWERABLE you mentioned a magazine just now, what was its name again? The Century Magazine can you name some topics that it covers? American Revolution, life of George Washington, etc. was this person you just mentioned a president? Yes, first US president. where was he born? Popes Creek in Westmoreland County, Virginia. what was his religion? Christianity (Anglican). is there any education institute named after him? Yes, George Washington University and Washington University in St. Louis.
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George Washington [SEP] Slavery
In Washington's lifetime, slavery was deeply ingrained in the economic and social fabric of Virginia. Washington owned and worked African slaves his entire adult life. He acquired them through inheritance, gained control of eighty-four dower slaves on his marriage to Martha and purchased at least seventy-one slaves between 1752 and 1773. His early views on slavery were no different from any Virginia planter of the time. He demonstrated no moral qualms about the institution and referred to his slaves as "a Species of Property". From the 1760s his attitudes underwent a slow evolution. The first doubts were prompted by his transition from tobacco to grain crops which left him with a costly surplus of slaves, causing him to question the economic efficiency of the system.