The History of being a Slave

A slave is a person who is bound in servitude as the property of a person or household. The word slave brings us back to history around 1630's when African Americans were considered slaves to their masters (1). They served their masters as if they were just an object with no identity. They were told what to do, when to do it, where to do it, and how to do it. They had no say in any thing. Since African Americans were owned by their masters they had many ways that helped them to gain their true identity and keep it. <Tab/>Af…