RACISM IN HISTORY

Racism is the treatment of a group of people differently based on cultural identity, national origin, race, or facial features. The roots of racism began as soon as humans gained the technological and societal advancements necessary to allow the subjugation of other groups. Throughout history there have been numerous examples of racism that materialized itself in different ways. The Sumerians, who were among the first recorded groups of people, have records of slavery and subjugation of foreign populations. Another shining example of racism was the construction of the pyramids which was largely based on slave labor and the subjugation of Israelites. The Israelites were forced into slavery because of