Please provide an actual answer...this is for a test that was due a week ago Why did slavery exist for so long? Use the CER format. Provide a claim that answers the question and include at least TWO specific pieces of evidence to support your claim. Be sure to explain your reasoning in detail for each piece of evidence you use to support your claim.

irst read: preview and skimming for gist

Fill out the Skimming for Gist section of the Three Close Reads Worksheet as you complete your first close read. As a reminder, this should be a quick process!

Second read: key ideas and understanding content

For this reading, you should be looking for unfamiliar vocabulary words, the major claim and key supporting details, and analysis and evidence. By the end of the second close read, you should be able to answer the following questions:

According to the article, what was the status of enslaved people in some parts of Africa prior to the involvement of the Europeans?

What was the status of enslaved people in the medieval Muslim world?

In what context did Europeans start the transatlantic slave trade?

How did the transatlantic slave trade cause an increase in wars in Africa?

What goods moved across the triangular trade?

According to the article, how did the transatlantic slave trade contribute to the Industrial Revolution?

Third read: evaluating and corroborating

At the end of the third close read, respond to the following questions:

What is slavery? Given the range of types of slavery in different societies discussed in this article, is it useful to use the same term for all of these different kinds of status? Why or why not?

Now that you know what to look for, it’s time to read! Remember to return to these questions once you’ve finished reading.

The Transatlantic Slave Trade

Explanation:

there are conflicting perceptions. what cannot be denied is that despite a long history of discrimination, they finally chose to bow out in grace and handed over power to the majority. it was a painful experience for them to part with their prerogatives and some chose to leave the country. however, they did decide to bite the bullet and go through the process with minimum obstructions.

presently, whites are still a force to reckon with. they are well educated, have technical and business expertise, they understand imperatives of good governance and are responsible for keeping south africa connected with developed countries. despite a bitter history, they are useful team members of the south african team.