The slave economy was closely integrated with the Northern economy. To speak of the
slave economy is an abstraction.
Besides, there were many different slave economies in the US. In the uplands, many
small farmers worked alongside their slaves. The Cheapeake region was different
from Miss. or Texas.
It is a fascinating subject, but one that is difficult to address with absolute
confidence.
--
Michael Perelman
Economics Department
California State University
Chico, CA 95929
Tel. 530-898-5321
E-Mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
