the complex relationship and interconnectedness of Colonialism, Slavery, Capitalism, and Race.

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Question: 

Explain the complex relationship and interconnectedness of Colonialism, Slavery, Capitalism, and Race. Think about the following questions while crafting your essay:  What are these systems and how did they work to support the others? How was slavery used to bolster capitalism and its profits? How was the ideology of race created and sustained in these systems? Was discrimination a real barrier to economic success in America's history?