- How slaves were defined as property
Slaves were defined as property by the Americans in a number of ways. First and foremost, they were owned by Americans and they were denied rights over their own lives and as such their acted as properties to their masters (Barker & Schaefer, 2000). Slaves were also exchanged as commodities hence acting as property since they were bought and sold. Slaves did not have a possession of their own but they were under the control of their masters throughout.
- How slavery provided a foundation for white and black America today
Slavery provided a foundation for African and American relation. Through slavery, African culture was established in America and this became integral parts of African lives in America hence the current heritage of African American who even serve an important group more than the earlier group (Barker & Schaefer, 2000). Through slavery, many other businesses were developed and promoted in the United States which still exists in the history.
- Why violence has been so much associated with civil disobedience despite of it being nonviolent
Violence has occurred in civil disobedience despite of it being regarded nonviolent (Barker & Schaefer, 2000). This is because in the process of disobeying the law, actions are always being taken by both the authorities and the citizens hence causing a state of violence (O'Brien, 1999).
- How urban riots observers dismissed social importance to the outbreaks
The observers of the urban riots viewed not to be on large scale but only involved a small number of people (Barker & Schaefer, 2000).
- Why religion proved to be a force for unity and disunity among African Americans
Religions have acted as a force of unity and disunity among African Americans. Churches have acted as a basis for community organization and a source of antagonism as well (Barker & Schaefer, 2000). Religion also made the non religious Africans to be seen as barbarians and heathens.
References
Barker, N., & Schaefer, R. T. (2000). Study guide [to accompany] Racial and ethnic groups. Upper Saddle River, N.J: Prentice Hall.
O'Brien, G. W. (1999). The color of the law: Race, violence, and justice in the post-World War II South. Chapel Hill [u.a.: Univ. of North Carolina Press.
