SLO 10: Shaping of New Things

I never really thought about the Constitution being controversial. Maybe because it wasn't taught in school as being so, it just never crossed my mind. Though, after listening to the James Horton I can easily see why it would be so. Slavery was not mentioned in the Constitution, though it is pretty wordy at protecting the rights of slave holders and eliminating the rights of slaves. James Horton also mentioned the federal protection of uprisings. At the time of the Constitution the main uprising they would have to prepare for is the revolts of slaves, and if they did so the federal government would be involved. 

Another thing that I learned from my research is how intensive the culture exchange was. So many different tribes were being ripped apart through the Atlantic Slave Trade and being forced into the same destiny. When they began new lives in their "new" homes they were bringing traditions from each others cultures. These traditions were being mushed to together to makes something new. Also, how the slave trade and people from it have shaped the culture of today. Composing music such as Jazz and Blues. Also, developing new religions such as voodoo. The world would be much different today without the influence the slave trade had brought.