1. An Essay On Becoming America
Africans were brought to America solely for the purpose of bolstering the wealth of their white masters. ... Butler proves that these characteristics of American culture and the American people have their origins in the late colonial era. ... During the period of 1680-1770, fully 75-85% of all people owned or worked on farms. ... Slaves were a free source of labor and allowed the white farmers to increase their agricultural production with very little corresponding increase in overhead costs. ... Voting rights were granted to all white, male, property-owning colonists "a privilege conside...
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- Approx Pages: 9
- Grade Level: Graduate