The history of slavery in the West, from the Romans to its abolition in the nineteenth century..
you must 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 – don’t forget our Vikings!- ; the Renaissance up to the nineteenth century. In your analysis, discuss the key differences between Roman slavery and the slave system that took place in the Atlantic World (colonies) as well as the ideologies that supported these systems. Your essay must discuss when, how, and why slavery became connected to race. Was it always the case? It must also present how and why slavery in the Atlantic World became so oppressive by assessing the economy of the labor system in place. Finally, you should provide a reflection on how and why modern-day societies like ours (which did not have chattel slavery) are still affected by this history of (in)human bondage.the MLA format • Have an original title that reflects the content of your paper (not: “Western Civilization essay”!) • Have an introduction where you first present the topic (1 to 2 sentences) and then, you present what you will do in your paper (Ex.: The purpose of this paper is to discuss…; provide an answer…; address the question of …, etc.) Ensure you present what you will do in your essay) 75- 125 words. • Body. (600-900 words.) Do not forget that each paragraph corresponds to one main idea developed. Your paper should count many paragraphs. • When you GIVE DATA OR STATISTICS, you must use in-text references with the page where you took your information. • When you cite your class notes, indicate it this way: (Notes) • Do not use contractions in academic papers (don’t, they’d, wasn’t, etc.) • An undergraduate paper should count 1 to 2 in-text references per paragraph. • Have a conclusion where you summarize your paper’s main elements and where you present your answers to your essay questions. 75- 125 words. • Be paginated (Number the pages) • Your paper should have between 750 and 1100 words (but no more than 1200). I will stop reading at 1200. • Have a Word count at the end of your conclusion • Have List of works cited (does not count in the word count)
The history of slavery in the West, from the Romans to its abolition in the nineteenth century.