Question

How was slavery connected to racism?

Answer 1

The short answer would be: They were not.

Step-by-step explanation:

The white people were (no offense) too lazy. They were demanding that the black people 'help' (essentially run) their plantations' dirty business. Racism was bred when slavery died. It was its last gift to the world.

Answer 2

Whites felt that black people were below them, then resulting in making them do hard labor