Democracy in Early America

Democracy in Early America: Servitude and the Treatment of Native Americans and Africans prior to 1740

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

How did the explorers and later the colonists who came to the New World for “Gold, Glory and/or God” justify their treatment of Native Americans, African slaves, and indentured servants?

Were there discrepancies between agreed-upon political ideals and the treatment of these minority groups?

Assignment 1

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Assignment 2 - Were the Colonists Justified in their rebellion against the British?