Slavery and Slaveholding in the United States, 1860 Introduction The following summary is drawn from reliable, historically vetted sources, including the official U.S. Census of 1860 and respected institutions such as the National Park Service, the New Georgia Encyclopedia, and scholarly research cited by outlets like PolitiFact, Duke University–Moguldom, and Digital History at the University … Continue reading Only 2% “Owned” Slaves?”: Slavery and Slaveholding in the United States Facts (Part 3)