The passage “From Africa to America” by Eric Arnesen provides an exploration into the historical enslavement of Africans in America, which describes the events that led to discrimination and slavery. It shows the significant role of the Atlantic slave trade in commercializing and expanding the slave trade, which ended up shaping perspectives on race and power dynamics, especially in America. Moreover, the text explains how European traders associated skin color with slavery, which promoted the beliefs of white supremacy that existed in American society. Additionally, the passage shows the brutal realities of the slave trade, which was equally as harsh as the conditions slaves faced in America, emphasizing the inhumane conditions endured by
