“The beginning of European settlement of the Americas from 1492 was marked by an extensive demand for labor. As the assigned class readings show, the earliest forms of labor involved both coerced labor and forms of indentured servitude that utilized the work of Europeans, Native Americans and African peoples. By the late 1600s, this fluid labor arrangement became more restrictive and formalized, with a form of racially (African) based slavery imposed in North America. What factors contributed to this development? How and why did this transformation occur?”
Write a 1300 word paper that addresses the question posed above. In your response, be sure to base your claims on materials read in the assigned readings (you should only use sources from the course.)
All papers should follow standard grammar, punctuation, and citation methods. The formatting is the usual – double-spaced, standard margins, normal sized font (12 point) and so on.
Do not use or consult outside sources for this assignment. You should only be referencing class materials – the textbook, the set of documents on Canvas, and whatever we may cover in class. You do not need to use all the documents, but you should use some of them, along with the textbook and lecture material. The best papers tend to blend together a variety of different types of sources, making for a stronger case. You will have all the information you need to write an outstanding essay.
Do not use any sort of AI software. That is considering cheating.
You can just use parenthetical citations (Author last name, page number) after something you wish to cite. All essays should have citations. Those with none or very few will likely earn a failing grade. Since you will all be using the same sources, there is no need for a works cited page.
I know we come across terms like “Negro” and “colored” in our readings, but they are not terms we should use as our own. It is OK to quote someone who is saying them, but these words are outdated and offensive, and have been for over fifty years, so please do not describe people as such in your own words.