Write an essay answering the following question: Scholars were surprised at the discovery of the African burial grounds in downtown Manhattan and, later, at the extent of slavery in New York City. Compare the development of slavery in New York City with its development in the Southern colonies. (NOTE: Pay attention to the differences between slavery under the Dutch as opposed to slavery under the English in New York City.) In your opinion, was slavery in New York City substantially different from slavery in the South during the colonial period? How and why? In your essay, consider the following points of comparison: Why did white settlers choose slavery as a labor system? How did the institution of slavery change over time? What was slaves’ experience of slavery? How did slaves resist slavery and/or attempt to gain their freedom? What was the response of whites to these efforts?