The Founding of the United States

Historical Context: The founding of the United States A People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn. This book can be found at www.historyisaweapon.com. When you reach the site, click on " Enter History is a Weapon, then click " What is this America? To find the book. If you have difficulty accessing the book at this site, you can also find it using Google – just type in the book title. Chapter 2: " Drawing the Color Line" (Use quotes to help answer questions)

1. Why did slavery exist in the western hemisphere and the English colonies? 2. Why was it natural to use African people as slaves? 3. What does " drawing the color line," mean? 4. How was the " color line" drawn in the English colonies? 5. What was the difference in the social status of an enslaved person and an indentured servant? 6. How was religion used to justify slavery?