How Long to Read Slave Labor in the Capital

How Long Does it Take to Read Slave Labor in the Capital?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 13 minutes to read Slave Labor in the Capital by Bob Arnebeck

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The little-known history of how enslaved African Americans contributed to the building of the White House and other landmarks—includes illustrations. In 1791, President George Washington appointed a commission to build the future capital of the nation. Workers flocked to the city—but the commission found that paying masters of faraway Maryland plantations sixty dollars a year for their slaves made it easier to keep their payroll low. In 1798, half of the two hundred workers building the two most iconic Washington landmarks, the Capitol and the White House, were slaves. They moved stones for...

How long is Slave Labor in the Capital?

Slave Labor in the Capital by Bob Arnebeck is 192 pages long, and a total of 48,384 words.

This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Slave Labor in the Capital Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 24 minutes to read Slave Labor in the Capital aloud.

What Reading Level is Slave Labor in the Capital?

Slave Labor in the Capital is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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