African-American Studies

Review the Power Point on the Scramble for Africa and discuss the Mission of the Conference, Who participated, Why was it important to Germany, Italy, and King Leopold II of Belgium? What was the The Plan and the Timetable for completion?

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The Scramble for Africa The Scramble for Africa Began in the 1800s. European Nations wanted to secure control over the Agricultural And Mineral Resources on the African Continent as well as a Monopoly on Trade with the African people. This period Ended with the BERLIN CONFERENCE of 1884-1885. Review the Power Point on the Scramble … Read more

Resistance : Discuss nature and meaning of resistance among enslaved Africans and African Americans in the United States.

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Resistance Rewrite/Revise a 10 page response for the following essay prompt. Discuss nature and meaning of resistance among enslaved Africans and African Americans in the United States. All sources will be provided via PDF. What theoretical frameworks have been used to explain what resistance is, how it functions, and where it can be located? What … Read more

Are African women ‘s personal identities shaped by national, ethnic, or racial heritage more than others in America? If so, why? If not, why?

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Personal identities. 1) Think about your own national, ethnic, or racial heritage. To what extent does it shape your personal identity? 2) Are African women ‘s personal identities shaped by national, ethnic, or racial heritage more than others in America? If so, why? If not, why?

Using at least five of the sources you have encountered, explain what are the defining attributes of Modern Africa 1800 to the present?

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You made it through the course  almost. Your Final will be a five-paragraph essay (minimum). It should include an introduction paragraph with a 3-part thesis statement, 3 body paragraphs that correspond to your thesis and contain your evidence, and a conclusion paragraph. For more information on the 5-paragraph essay format please see the intro to … Read more

Compare and contrast ceremonies performed by African religions to those of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Chinese and Japanese religions.

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Now that you are exploring Africa on your next continental adventure for Religious News, you will come across many religious practices. For this news report, your boss has asked you to examine the religious beliefs you witness in Africa by reporting back on the following components: •Compare and contrast ceremonies performed by African religions to … Read more

Discuss the writers of the Harlem and Chicago Renaissances. How were they funded? Highlight the major figures and differing philosophies.

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Please answer only three of the following four questions separately and to the best of your ability. Use only the text and our class discussions. No outside sources. Each of your three answers must be 1-2 pages in length. Each answer must be clearly marked with the corresponding question number. Do not retype the question. … Read more

African diaspora:Can you marshal all of the sources to explain, by way of a central argument , how the experiences of slavery, resistance, and emancipation impacted processes of self-identification for these authors?

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African diaspora Write a 4-5 pages response (double-spaced, 12 point font) to the question below. Can you marshal all of the sources to explain, by way of a central argument , how the experiences of slavery, resistance, and emancipation impacted processes of self-identification for these authors?