If slavery built America in general, then how did slavery build Nevada in particular? Nevada became the 36th state of the USA in 1864. Nevada joined the Union as the Civil War was drawing to a close. Slavery was never legal within its territory. It was said that there were 3 times as many cattle as people, & 3 times as many sheep as cattle. Today, ~8% of Nevada’s population is Black.
If slavery built America in general, then how did slavery build Nevada in particular? Nevada became the 36th state of the USA in 1864. Nevada joined the Union as the Civil War was drawing to a close. Slavery was never legal within its territory. It was said that there were 3 times as many cattle as people, & 3 times as many sheep as cattle. Today, ~8% of Nevada’s population is Black.
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