Africa and Race
What are two stereotypes people in American have about Africa?
they are poor, they have no water
What did the black codes do?
Limited the freedom and ability of free slaves to take jobs other than field hands
What is the Egyptian civilisation referred to as?
The gift of the Nile.
What is the abolitionist movement?
Organised efforts to end the act of slavery in the United States.
What is Nadir?
Period in African American history and the history of the United States from the end of the reconstruction in 1877.
What do people stereotype about black women?
They are ratchet and loud.
What was the reconstruction act?
Granted former slaves rights to vote, hold land, and other rights given to the other citizens
What did kings and queens turn into?
Pharaohs.
What was the Underground Railroad?
Series of connected houses and routes slaves traveled to get to freedom
During the period, who were the whites more and more racist towards?
African and native Americans.
When people see a black man, what do they assume about him?
They are gangsters, they deal drugs, violent and aggressive.
How long was William T. Sherman’s march?
285 miles
What was the hierarchical society?
Pharaohs,
Warriors,
Priests,
Merchants,
Artisans,
Peasants.
Who led the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman.
Who was the first black player in organised baseball?
Moses Fleetwood.
What is power and oppression?
Power given to the people, and oppression against the people.
How was Fredrick Douglass involved in the civil war and reconstruction era?
He served as an advisor to the US president
What language was spoken in the 17th century?
Coptic language.
Who were the first individuals to be used as property?
Indentured servants.
Who was the first jockey in the national racing museum hall of fame?
A black jockey.
Focuses on black happiness, and their success during the oppressive ages.
What were the reconstruction amendments?
13, 14, 15
What did they use to write?
The hieroglyphic writing system.
Who were the most enthusiastic about abolitionism?
Society of friends or quakers.
What did African Americans keep alive during this time period?
Hope.