Trading Freedom // Primary Source Series

Recorded October 10, 2023
In his book "Trading Freedom: How Trade with China Defined Early America," historian Dael Norwood explores the surprisingly rich early history of US-China trade and its unexpected impact on the new nation. In conversation with historian Nicole Mahoney, Norwood discusses China’s pivotal role in the US commercial economy in the 19th century and how it influenced debates over immigration, slavery, and capitalism.
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