Briefly explain the role that colonialism, slavery, and the rise

Answer the following 5 sociology reading questions. Answer each question with at least 3 sentences minimum. I will provide an attachment for the materials that you will need for this assignment. For any additional information, feel free to use your personal knowledge.

Questions

1. Briefly explain the role that colonialism, slavery, and the rise of scientific racism played in the dissemination of the idea of race in the United States?

2. Why is it important to understand that the idea of race is a modern invention?

3. Why do sociologists argue that race is a social construct?

4. What new insights about race in the United states have you learned from reading, The 1619 Project- Origins?

5. From the reading, The 1619 Project- Democracy explains how the idea of democracy contradicts with the history of racism and white supremacy in the United States? Provide an example from the reading to justify your answer.