SLAVERY IN AMERICA

"[Looks at] the history of the global trade that took millions of Africans captive and shipped them across the Atlantic Ocean to work as slaves, and it explores the impact and legacy of that trade today"--Adapted from Amazon.

"Studies the aftermath of the Civil War, discusses how racist laws kept former slaves in inferior positions compared with whites, and explores how the actions of people in the mid-1800s continue to impact African Americans today"--Provided by publisher.

"The Impact of Slavery in America explores the present-day repercussions of slavery on US society, including in housing, education, health care, and the justice system. Features include a timeline, a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.

Looks at the history of how slave labor helped build the United States economy and many historic structures, as well as how people benefited in different ways from the practice of slavery.