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100

This group of people in Africa are the creators of the largest linguistic root in Africa. Originating in Central-West Africa, they populate a large portion of the continent, sharing religion, language and farming techniques.

Bantu

100

This country was the landing point for the most amount of enslaved people from the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade

Brazil

100

The religious and traditional leaders of many African societies, usually steeped in musical elements

Griots
100

While it can be considered dehumanizing this portion of the US constitution is one of the only mentions of slavery and begins the conversation of enslaved people being members of the society.

3/5ths compromise

100

Considered a craft or work of art, this product is essential to sharing the stories of members of the community. It doubles as something to keep everyone warm

Quilts

200

The focus of a landmark supreme court case that determines black individuals, free and enslaved are not citizens in the US

Dred Scott

200

The first place to successfully revolt and create the first Black governed nation in the Western Hemisphere.

Haiti

200

This method of slavery included the grouping of individuals to complete a days work and included a driver/overseer

Gang System

200

An order by this man after the civil war, initiated reparations for free black communities.

General Sherman

200

A celebration of freedom. This was recently made a federal holiday

Juneteenth

300

This man was the leader of the Mali and is known for his pilgrimage to Mecca and the wealth he brought to the region.

Mansa Musa

300

This African nation had a relationship with the Portuguese that at first is profitable, but turns negative.

Kingdom of Kongo

300

Groups of escaped slaves or free people that create societies adjacent to established communities. Brazil is known for their large populations of these groups.

Maroons

300

This reconstruction amendment establishes voting rights for all men regardless of race.

15th amendment

300

Depictions of this structure that is integral to the trans-Atlantic slave trade are used by abolitionist to depict the inhumane qualities of the passage

Slave Ships
400

The most photographed man of the 19th century who supports the integration of black individuals into American society 

Zimbabwe

400

This East African country is known for the Swahili language and its practice of Christianity

Zimbabwe

400

An intersectional law that affects the rights of black mothers and supports the breaking up of black families

Partus Sequitur Ventrem

400

This trial was established an instance where escaped slaves win their freedom. Originally from Sierra Leon, this group was able to return after commandeering this ship.

La Amistad

400

The blending of both formal religions (Islam/Christianity) and pagan pracitices

Religious Syncretism

500
A leader of one of the more famous slave revolts in the US. This man was lead/inspired by the spirit of God.

Nat Turner

500

This location is an example of a maroon society in a place like North Carolina. The geography of the location is less than desirable, but allows for better protection from adversarial groups.

Dismal Swamps

500

The strategy of abolition that supports the use of violence when necessary

Radical Resistance

500

The novel and later movie 12 years a slave is about Solomon Northup's experience being captured in DC and transported south into slavery. This is made possible through this legislation

Fugitive Slave Acts

500

Long answer:

When and why did African American Studies develop in colleges and subsequentially high schools.

1960s - civil rights movement 

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