Quote:
Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier
The US model of slavery was quite unique and really can't be compared with slavery say in the Roman Empire etc. The US model was based on race with slaves being imported from a different continent. Traditionally, slaves have usually been recognized by the clothes they wore and places they frequented. The US slave was recognized instantly by his skin colour.
|
Granted.
It was the most clear cut example of racial slavery. Hard to compete with a difference as obvious as black vs. white skin when you're talking about humans.