Development of the U S as a nation and the concept of race
In the past people were divided according to religion, status and class and they became slaves of others as a result of war conquests. However, in America a unique set of circumstances led to the enslavement of blacks.
Bacons rebellion created a fear that the poor could join forces to overthrow the rich Planters. The Planters then curtailed the privileges of the Africans while poor whites were given new opportunities and privileges. Overtime the poor whites be
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