McKenzie Kearl

HIST 1700
Dec 13, 2016
Reflection
Slavery was a difficult and scary time for many African Americans
living in the states. For many years the actions of slavery has been taught in
schools all over the country. Students learn the harsh and brutal realities of
what the nation we live in today once was. Slavery has impacted the way
Americans think and live to this day. We are encouraged to respect and
accept one another regardless of a persons race or culture. The outcomes of
slavery has had an influential impact on our nation and has created a more
understanding society to this day.
Slavery started in the 1600s and since then it has been abolished
following the ratification of the 13th amendment of which states that Neither
slavery of involuntary servitude shall exist within the United States. After
the end of slavery many African Americans were left without any place to call
home. They had no work, no place to stay and their families had been torn
apart due to slavery. Getting these men and women back on their feet and
into the real world took some time and effort. Racism still prevailed in many
states and many colored people were not getting the same respect and
rights as the white community was already entitled to. Segregation between
the black and white communities became an issue in schools, public
buildings and in the work place. For many years to come even after the
abolition of slavery, racism would still be a major problem in America.
Although slavery was not considered a highlight in American history,
the outcomes of this influential time period has helped shape the United
States into the nation it is today. Today, America is home to millions of
African American people, Asians, Hispanics and many other cultures. We are
all accepted as equal individuals regardless of skin color, race or culture.
Racism is still an issue to this day but only to a small extent. The outcome of
slavery has created a monumental impact on our nations visions regarding
race and culture. Now days Americans are well educated in the subject and
understand the hardships and brutality of slavery when it was an issue for
about 245 years. Today our nation is no longer segregated in schools and in
the workplace, we have learned to be kind to one another and become a
greater nation as a whole rather than separately.