History of slavery
Description In your essay, you will first trace back the history of slavery in the West, from the Romans to its abolition in the nineteenth century. Ensure you present the following time eras (Roman Empire; Middle Ages; Renaissance (200-300 words). Analyze when, how, and why slavery became connected to race. In your analysis, discuss the key differences between Roman slavery and the slave system that took place in the Atlantic World (150-300 words) Explain how and why slavery in the Atlantic World became so oppressive (assess the economy; the labor system; slaves’ life conditions; and the ideology supporting slavery) (150-250 words). Finally, reflect on how and why modern-day societies like ours (which did not have chattel slavery) are affected by this history of (in)human bondage (100-125 words.)
