Discussion 4

Discussion 4

Discussion #4

Earlier readings in this course have addressed the transplanting of a labor system to the Americas that has existed throughout history. Because of its contractual nature which included a fixed time for ending their servitude, it is easy to forget that indentured servants were in fact slaves. Indentured servitude will start to wain in the late seventeenth century, but only the nature of slavery will change; the status of Africans will become one of lifelong servitude. Although the tendency is to equate slavery with the South, the fact is that until the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment, slaves could be found in the United States out.

In order to prepare for this discussion forum:

• Review and identify the relevant sections of Chapters 3 and 5 that address this topic, and support your discussion.

After you have completed your reading, post your answers to only ONE of the following questions.

1. 1. Explain why African slavery took root in the North American colonies.
   2. Although it prevailed in all of the British colonies, why was slavery concentrated in the colonies located in the “South” and not in the “North”?
   3. Indentured servitude was not really slavery! Agree or disagree with this statement. Support your position with facts.

In order to earn the full credit points for this assignment, students must discuss at least one question, and respond to a fellow student’s postings:

1. Directly and completely to the question that you selected. Clearly and accurately explain your answer based on factual information contained in the readings. Make sure that all statements are supported with facts from the readings (80 points).
2. Students must respond to at least one fellow student’s posting and discuss the reason(s) for their agreement or disagreement, with the arguments that are presented. You must address specific points, and support your response with facts from the readings and other sources. (20 points).
3. Students can choose to respond to any posting, they do have to respond to a posting that discusses the question they addressed.

Reminder: Please make sure to comply with all Netiquette Guidelines listed in the Getting Started module.