Black Women and their Reactions to Slavery
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A 5 page analysis of the impact wielded by the institution of slavery on African Americans. African American women, in particular, had a tremendously varied reaction to slavery. These reactions varied from complete passivity, to outright violence, to societal action. This paper analyzes the stories related in “Celia, a Slave: A True Story”, “Sojourner Truth : A Life, a Symbol” and “A Black Woman's Civil War Memoirs” to emphasize that some reactions were obviously more effective than others in bringing about positive change. These reactions were shaped not only by the institution of slavery, however, but by the individual circumstances and experiences of individual women and those with whom she interacted. No additional sources are listed.
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Black Writers and Their Anger Towards Whites in the North
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A 3 page paper which examines the writers Frederick Douglass and Harriet E. Wilson in relationship to the anger they present towards the whites in the North through their writing. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Blackface Minstrelsy
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This 5 page paper explains the role of blackface minstrelsy in the history of American black culture, based on the book, The Music of Black Americans: A History, by Eileen Southern. No additional sources are listed.
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Blassingame's 'The Slave Community' / Interpersonal Bonds
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A 6 page paper looking at the way prominent historian John W. Blassingame reinterpreted black history through the use of authentic slave narratives in this landmark 1972 book. The paper concludes that Blassingame's abundant evidence proves the existence of not only strong family ties but strong community ties as well among the slaves on plantations. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Book Review of William Van Deburg's The Slave Drivers:
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This 5 page paper discusses this book at length and gives a detailed analysis of the story. This book is a story about black slaves during the colonial period of the United States. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Booker T. Washington
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This 6 page report discusses the life, times, contemporaries, and accomplishments of Booker Taliaferro Washington (1856-1915). He was fundamental in changing the perceptions of many (at least those whose vision was not clouded by racial prejudice) 19th century white and black Americans regarding the potential of “Negroes.” He was convinced that education and training was the best possible way for his people to lift themselves up and away from the degradation and poverty most of them had always known. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Booker T. Washington's Exposition Speech
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6 pages in length. Booker T. Washington took to the stage in 1895 to present a twenty minute speech at the Atlanta Exposition. With pride in his heart and sincerity on his lips, this representative of the black race eloquently addressed – and ultimately wowed – a crowd of primarily white listeners with his carefully chosen words. Not only was Washington's speech a rousing success, but he single-handedly set a precedence for America's renewed democracy. No additional sources cited.
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Briton Hammon’s “Narrative of the Uncommon Sufferings, and Surprizing Deliverance of Briton Hammon”: Against the Status Quo
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This is a 5 page paper discussing Briton Hammon’s narrative and elements which seem to go against the norms of the time. Briton Hammon’s narrative of his thirteen years at sea seems in many ways to go against the norms of society believed to have existed at that time. Hammon, a slave, was released by his Master to serve at sea. Throughout the narrative, Hammon relates his treatment and his impression of others as if he is a British citizen and this is reflected in his story. Although it appeared he wished to go to sea at the beginning, his final passages express his relief and gratitude for being returned to his Master and his “Native” land, America. Hammon’s story breaks with the status quo and the impressions of the time in that not only was he the first African American prose writer, he also considered himself properly treated by his Master, felt an alliance with Britain and America, was desired and sought after by the Indians and the Governor of Havana and received full wages for his work on the ships while serving Britain. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Brown Verses Board of Education: One Domino in a Long Chain of Societal Change
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A 12 page discussion of the many societal changes which resulted directly and indirectly from the premises surrounding the landmark civil rights case involving segregation in our nation’s schools. Delineates the chain of societal events leading up to and following this decision. Outline a few key Supreme Court cases which were based on the same premises. Emphasizes that while equal treatment is now the law in the United States, it is not always our laws that shape social action. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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California Academic Affirmative Action
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5 pages. Affirmative action programs in California Schools. Although the California Civil Rights Initiative ruling placed a strain on the minority enrollments for the time being, California is finding other ways to encourage minorities to attend their schools. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Case Study on Racism
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This 12 page paper analyzes a case presented by a student concerning a boarding situation between a white Moslem and a black African Christian. Reasons for their disagreements are explored through anthropological and sociological theories. Theories concerning racism are provided . The case is analyzed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Change In The South After World War II
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6 pages in length. The end of World War II brought significant change with regard to racial inclusion. Clearly, this was a time for rebirth, inasmuch as the South was experiencing a renewal like never before. According to David Goldfield, author of "Promised Land : The South Since 1945," this historic period marks one of the most progressive eras for the South. Even with such social and economic advancement, Goldfield contends that the South has, nonetheless, faced ongoing challenges since 1945, not the least of which continue to be environmental pollution, urban sprawl, socioeconomic disparities and the erosion of its distinctive culture. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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