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Asked by Faith Preston on Jun 04, 2024

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The institution of slavery reinforced the idea that there were superior and inferior races.

Institution Of Slavery

A system where individuals are legally owned by others as property and forced to work without the right to refuse or receive proper compensation.

Superior Races

A discredited and harmful belief that certain racial groups are inherently better, smarter, or more deserving of resources and power than others, historically used to justify inequality, segregation, and genocide.

  • Acknowledge the past occurrences and consequences of racism and racial biases in societal organizations.
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Bektilek MusaevJun 08, 2024
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Slavery was founded on the belief that certain races were inferior and therefore could be enslaved by others deemed superior. This notion of racial hierarchy was used to justify the brutal treatment and exploitation of enslaved people.

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