Question

What central ideas are found in primary sources from colonists and enslaved Africans?

Answer 1

Colonists came to America.

Colonists faced challenges.

Colonists had strict religious beliefs.

Slaves were forced to come to America.

Slaves were treated brutally.

Answer 2

The main central idea found in primary sources from colonists and enslaved Africans is freedom. Even though freedom is the primary notion of the United States, enslaving Africans are contrary to it. Another idea that rose was the increase of plantations in South America.