The chapters from Four to Six were interesting in that they revealed a side of history that I’d never noticed before. It goes in depth into the transition of how Slavery which was initially less race-centralized (with an emphasis on European Slaves) eventually shifted and over time became more and more systemic against Africans in the Americas. The earlier chapters detailed the general fundamentals of slavery that were Present, however, as the chapters progress, the transition becomes more and more clear.

The first warning sign was how Indians slowly had their rights weakened, and then a similar element occurred for Black Slaves. The shift from Anti-Native sentiment against those in power was a shift that I had not recalled in terms of focus, but also later elements — As to how slavery was relatively stable without influx and although still harsh, was also accompanied by both mixed congregations, the role of faith and religion in this transition was also an interesting element. it becomes clear that things go even more downhill with the sudden Cotton Burst in the state which increased demand for slaves exponentially.

I had not heard or recognized certain attributes such as revolutions before being confronted with them. It’s clear just how disturbing and rather morally unjust it was during this time period and how they rationalized it. While some used faith to promote equality and abolition, others utilized faith as well as other means in order to justify the necessity. The irony is how some slave owners would advocate against slavery. The transition from the start of the chapter to the end emphasizes a shift to focus on “slavery.”

An interesting component was the establishment of Liberia and the role it played in one of the chapters. It was a piece of American History that I’d never heard of before, which although a noble ambition, still had its flaws that were identified in the book.