Colorblindness

Since the first slaves were brought to the Virginia colony aboard Dutch ships in 1619, America has been faced with the issue of color.  This has caused many people to act, in a variety ways.  These people include:

Nat Turner

John Brown

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Why has the issue of color been such a contentious one in the United States?  How does the issue manifest itself in modern America?  Fifth graders, let’s hear your thoughts and responses…