The document discusses Thomas Jefferson and his relationship to slavery. It notes that Jefferson is often depicted as having a "paradoxical" relationship to slavery, owning slaves but believing in liberty and equality. However, this depiction came to be created and promoted. The document also discusses how a Wiencek article suggests several innovations introduced by Jefferson impacted the development of slavery and capitalism, such as the industrialization and division of slave labor. The document then briefly discusses George Mason's slave ownership before asking why 18th century slavery is being discussed in a class about globalization. It provides a brief overview of some key concepts from Karl Marx.

1. Globalization and Culture
Capitalism & Colonialism II
September 16, 2013

2. Thomas Jefferson and Slavery
How has US history tended to
depict Jefferson’s relationship to
slavery?

4. Thomas Jefferson and Slavery
How did that version of the “paradox” of
Jefferson and slavery come to be?
Why do you think this happened?

5. Thomas Jefferson and Slavery
Wiencek’s article suggests several innovations
introduced by Jefferson that impacted the
development of slavery and capitalism.

6. Thomas Jefferson and Slavery
Wiencek’s article suggests several innovations
introduced by Jefferson that impacted the
development of slavery and capitalism.
● Industrialization and diversification/division
of slave labor
● Recognition of the reproduction of enslaved
populations as generating value
● Monetization - use of slaves as collateral

7. George Mason and Slavery

8. George Mason and Slavery
● Owned at least 300
slaves
● Did not free any
slaves in his will
● Co-authored the
Second Amendment
to protect the rights of
southern militias to
hunt escaped slaves

9. Slavery and Globalization
Why are we talking about 18th century slavery
in a class on globalization?

10. Karl Marx,
1818-1883

11. Marxism 101
● commodity
● use value &
exchange value
● labor power
● social reproduction
● proletariat &
bourgeoisie
● surplus value