Rapper Kanye West stated that “slavery was a choice” in an interview with TMZ last week. In a two paragraph essay, explain the reasons why slavery was not a choice. You response should clearly explain the evolution of slavery and your understanding of slave resistance.
Your response should include a discussion of the following (including centuries and dates that the events occurred)
Horrors of the capture and forced migration of Africans
Being branded and sold like cattle
Slave Codes enacted to control slaves (provide examples)
Unsuccessful acts of resistance including Nat Turner’s revolt
Other factors you deem important
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