In 3–5 sentences, use the information you have learned about theme to write a theme statement about a story or book you have read. Explain whether the theme from your book relates to any universal themes, and explain why or why not.

How was slavery in mesoamerica, africa, and the arab world similar? many enslaved people were forced to pledge loyalty to their owners. many enslaved people worked in exchange for protection from foreigners. many enslaved people were captured during war. many enslaved people taught and tutored children.