Based on your reading of Chapter 11, what were the three most important reasons why slavery was accepted in American society, and why?

This discussion will require you to grapple with the complicated legacy of Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States. When you answer, be sure to refer back to your textbook so that you can use actual historical evidence to support your response. Historians make careful distinctions about system of slavery throughout the human … Read more

Discuss the similarities and differences between the institution of slavery and issues plaguing Black people today. This may be in form of resistance, violence against the Black body, or psychological effects of racism just to name a few. Based on the sources, how do you see the world of today versus the world of slavery? Please be sure to discuss both similarities and differences.

After viewing and reading the materials for this week, in addition to last week’s materials, you will discuss the similarities and differences between the institution of slavery and issues plaguing Black people today. This may be in form of resistance, violence against the Black body, or psychological effects of racism just to name a few. … Read more