Examine the social impact of slavery in the New World.

The question requires that candidates consider the social impact of slavery in the New World. Candidates may state that the trade of African slaves changed the demographic pyramid in many regions, supplanting indigenous populations that were expulsed or died. Candidates may also examine the long-lasting social division produced since then between rich white and poor black communities. Candidates may examine the development of new black identities in the New World from a combination of African traditions, European culture and experiences in the Americas. Other relevant interrelationships may be considered, for example the religious impact produced by the entry of African belief systems and its combination with Catholicism. Candidates can also examine the contribution and enrichment of cultural life, languages, dances, traditions. Candidates may also refer to the loss of languages and cultural practices experienced by many slaves who were baptized. Candidates’ opinions or conclusions will be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

The social impact of slavery taken on by a few candidates with mediocre results, often with limited focus on social impact, or considering indigenous populations as "slaves". Often, very generalised and vague as to specific knowledge.