PROMPT: During the seventeenth century, race-based slavery was very important in the New World. Discuss the concept of blackness and how Europeans used it to justify their enslavement of Africans.

As you reflect upon this statement, please also include your thoughts as to why/how skin color continues to be an issue in modern US history and society.

Guidelines for this assignment:

1. All writing is to be done in complete sentences.

2. All writing is to be presented with proper English grammar and mechanics. This includes, but is not limited to, proper nouns, subject/verb agreement, spelling,sentence construction, and punctuation.

3. Your response must answer the questions asked.

4. Your reflection can be written in first person.

5. The reflection response you submit must be a minimum of 500 words. The word count should be included in your reflection response.

6. The response must be your original work. You may not copy from the internet, your text, or other students.

Your reflection must meet the minimum criteria in order to be considered for a grade. If you choose to not meet any of the above criteria, you will not earn credit for the assignment.