American Founders reveals men and women of African descent as key protagonists in the story of American democracy.

The rise of Atlantic slavery in a world historical context --Sixteenth-century Afro-American conquistadores -- Seventeenth-century Afro-American colonials -- Eighteenth-century Afro-American revolutionaries -- Nineteenth-century Afro-American patriots and liberators -- Nineteenth-century Afro-American nationals -- Twentieth-century Afro-American freedom fighters.