Space Traders

Nearly every aspect of American history involves white supremacy. Upon the discovery of the Americas, the Europeans believed they entered into a land inhabited by savages (Boyer 20). According to President Jackson, the mistreatment of the Indians was to “kill the Indian, but save the man” (Williams) in order to purify America. They were forced to adapt to the dominate society or be killed. According to Wiethaus, “the Trail of Tears is a story of tragedy far overshadows the longer term economic consequences of Indian land for the United States economy and the disruption of individual lives for those dispossessed of their homes” (29). The Columbian Exchange involved the slavery of Africans which later became an issue during the 1800’s once the colonies formed into states. African-Americans did not receive emancipation until after the civil war. Before then, slavery was at the heart of the Commercial Revolution which set the stage for the modern era of economic growth (Wright 14). During the 1800’s, states became divided upon the issue of being a Slave or Free State. After the Civil War, Johnson approved of the emancipation of slaves (Boyer 497). However, during the Reconstruction, “black codes” were constructed to prevent African-American to be considered worthy citizens. Many Acts were passed to give them equality, but they still received inhuman treatment (Boyer 509-511). It took years of marches, protest, and riots

Exploring Chapter 1, allowed me to view the way different cultures took advantage of not only African Americans, but Native Americans as well. Native Americans were invaded by Spanish settlers, taken into slavery and forced to live with harsh living conditions. Settlers exposed them to a vast number of diseases, and tricked other Native Americans into agreements, in which they were starved, made to live in the cold, and which ultimately led to the death of many of them. Native Americans were resistant to being

In the article ‘Black People in a White People’s Country’ by Gary Nash, he explains how slavery gave Africans a low role in America’s society, and how because slavery was allowed in the New World, they were “Socially and legally defined as less than people...”. It wasn’t just the fact that they were enslaved that made people treat them horribly, but also where they came from. In the eyes of a European, Africans were very different,

In the history of the United States, African Americans have always been discriminated against. When Africans first came to America, they were taken against their will and forced to work as laborers. They became slaves to the rich, greedy, lazy Americans. They were given no pay and often badly whipped and beaten. African Americans fought for their freedom, and up until the Civil War it was never given to them. When the Civil War began, they wanted to take part in fighting to free all slaves. Their opportunity to be soldiers and fight along side white men equally did not come easily, but eventually African Americans proved themselves able to withstand the heat of battle and fight as true American heroes.

I think that this was an interesting turn of events, as it showed what would happen in such a situation and allows insight on what the decision of the people being traded would be. I can see the reluctance of many to return after being traded off, because of the unfair treatment and racist actions of America. Considering the evident trading of blacks for resources, I can understand how difficult it would be to return back to the place that immortalized them and treated them as less than human beings, and as a form of exchange for resources. On the other hand, it is understandable as well that they would want to return back the place they called home for many years.  Overall, I think it is difficult for any of us to come to a decision on this because it is different when experiencing this first-hand. The thoughts of each individual enduring such a situation would have to considered in order to truly understand their decision of returning or staying with the Space Traders.

Of all the groups, African-Americans, had the most treacherous economic ladder to climb. Immediately following the Civil War they had the freedoms necessary to obtain

In America, the lives of Africans did not get any easier. Once the demand for labor began increasing dramatically, more and more Africans were imported to America. Originally, white people and black people worked together in the plantations. As a result of the increase in Africans in these British colonies, less white people took jobs on plantations. Eventually, enslavement became based on race. Numerous slave codes were developed, which included denying slaves the right to be out past sunset and denying slaves the right to meet in groups of three or more. These Africans forced to live enslaved in America were treated as if they were inferior to white people. It is discouraging to think about the fact that this country, though it was long ago, once accepted this kind of social injustice.

The African-American people have suffered great hardships since slavery. During the 15 and 19th century many Africans were taken and forced into slavery. Some slaves

Great Depression was happening but also black people didn't have rights and that made white

Dwelling in the deepest recesses of the mind, hidden in the various cortexes of the brain, the fundamental nature of every human lurks seeping into the actions of the individual. Can morality ever dictate a society? The individual contradicts the group and morals become subjective. Morals form ethics, ethics form laws, but all must have nearly universal agreement in order to be validated. Due to this unavoidable variation of an individual’s morals the necessary consensus of morals prevents the establishment of a true moral based society.

The black people who have had a horrific experience ever since they were captured and brought to this country. Plagued with memories of embarrassment and the injustice of slavery, Jim Crow laws, one-drop doctrines, inflicted upon them by depraved white men and women who thought nothing more of them than animal that could be exploited and to add insult to injury now that African Americans have come to a point where they are finally getting a milliliter of respect they are told by their Caucasian counter parts to just get over it (slavery, Jim Crow, and the countless other injustices and embarrassments we have had to suffer). This has led to some African Americans developing a “the white man is keeping me down” mentality that is not only detrimental to himself but also the African-American and American community. In many cases this mentality has been justified by the institution of doctrines such as the one- drop doctrine or one drop rule stating that a person could have between one-eighth and one-quarter African blood and be considered legally white entitling said person to all the right of an American citizen. Although justified to a certain degree this mentality is counterproductive to the abolishment of bigotry and the beginning of social, cultural and racial understanding amongst all Americans whether they are black, white, brown, red, yellow, green or purple.

African-Americans in the Civil war were not treated with respect. They were slaves to white people, and to me that's not right. During the Civil war they worked on plantations owned by rich white people. Some were nice and some were harsh. Most people treated African-Americans like dirt. People would trade, sell, and buy them and they were sometimes taken away from they're family.

African Americans, prior to the 1960’s, were suffering under great oppression as they were treated as second-class citizens who did not deserve their full rights.

Throughout history, African Americans both free and enslaved were not treated equally nor permitted with the same rights as white men. African Americans were enslaved and not allowed to vote or hold public office. Since the 15th century, African Americans have been treated less than human, some even experienced brutal punished for justifiable mistakes. The use of African American slave labor was an enormous contribution to agriculture and labor. It became a part of southern state’s economy within America. Additionally, African Americans were forced or born into slavery where they endured harsh working conditions with zero pay and often times were punished by their masters. Even slaves that became emancipated or paid for their freedom were also treated differently than whites. Notably, blacks did not have the same privileges as whites and were forced to carry a “freedom card” wherever they went. Failing to do so would lead to severe consequences, such as being forced back into slavery. Once African Americans were considered free, they faced additional discriminations such as not being able to vote or serve as a figure in public office. Due to this and additional factors, African Americans were almost entirely incapable of defending themselves against whites. Since the start of the 17th century, African Americans, free and enslaved were punished for their skin color and were considered the lowest scale by not being allowed to the same opportunities and rights and white men.

was in dire need of the money and soon going to file for bankruptcy. The government officials thought this was a great trade that would put U.S back on track financial and clean up the environment. They just had to figure out a way to make this a smooth process. The rich an elite was opposed to the trader as they knew the Black community was the source of most of the money flow. Black people spent money more than their white counterparts. Jewish people also opposed the trade as it reminded them of the Holocaust. The Jewish people felt that no man(person) should be subjected to that type of life. Of course, the Black community opposed the trade because it would mean the unknown for their