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How did America as a nation profit from slavery do you think?

America profited from exporting massive amounts of cotton to the rest of the world. Their profit margin was increased by exploiting the cheap labor slaves provided.

What started the slave trading?

Slavery had prior to the first settlers arriving in America, already been exploited in Europe, and the continuation of slavery in America was therefore not something new to them.

What caused the civil war?

The civil war was caused by disagreements between the northern and southern states, about exploiting the cheap labor slaves and slave’s rights.

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Answer to: Is violence a more effective way of fighting racism, or can a nonviolent way be as powerful?

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Answer to: Is violence a more effective way of fighting racism, or can a nonviolent way be as powerful?

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Nonviolent ways could be as powerfull but i think the black panthers were just tired and they wanted to see change so instead of being nonviolent like other people they took the violent approach to see if that would turn out different

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Answer to 'Question from HML' from Rasmus

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Answer to 'Question from HML' from Rasmus

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Many of the racial disputes were easier to manage and resolve on a political level, as they were structural in many states, particularly Alabama. Therefore, having a poltiical movement - that eventuated into becoming a political party, The Black Panther Party - was a good means of asserting African American stances. In addition to this, the Black Panther Party did also manage to catch the attention of other like-minded people from other states that could assist the entire process. Being political was also incredibly important, as it is the only way, in which proposals for new laws can be enacted.

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Why do you think people choose to riot instead of changing things through politics?

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We think that it was brave of her to be one of the first persons to against the supremacy of the white people. Even though she got arrested, she must have been proud of the movement she started. As also told and shown in the novel, it can be very difficult to stand out and go against racism. Some even get killed fighting for equality - you risk your life when trying to make it better in the future.

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We think it has something to do with Malcolm X' life being more relatable to Starr's family compared to MLK. Malcolm had been to prison just like Starr's dad. as well as growing up poor, and surounded by crime unlike MLK.

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Abraham Lincoln is important to know in this context, because he was essentially the main reason why slavery was abolished. Therefore he serves a great purpose in context to understanding  slavery as a part of America's history.

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The Panthers being a political party... how important do you think it is to be political if you want to make changes?

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No, the 13th Amendment did not abolish all slavery. After the civil war, southern states created laws and groups, which aimed to remain white supremacy and keep slavery in the homes.

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Answer to "how did the American Civil War end".  

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Answer to "how did the American Civil War end".  

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The American Civil War ended with a victory to the United States of America. They fought against the Confederate States for about 5 years in a very deadly war.

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In the novel Malcolm X is mentioned as someone who has meant something to Starr's family - why him and not MLK, do you think?

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Answer to "What religion did Malcolm X practice?":

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Answer to "What religion did Malcolm X practice?":

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Malcolm X converted to islam when he was in prison.

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what caused the civil war?

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How come African Americans have a high number of absent fathers?

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How come African Americans have a high number of absent fathers?

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Rosa Parks has stated the following: “I felt that, if I did stand up, it meant that I approved of the way I was being treated, and I did not approve.”  What do you think of that -and can it be related to the novel?

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how were slaves punished in some of the most feared states

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The Emmet Till case is also mentioned in the novel -why is it important to know about?

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Is violence a more effective way of fighting racism, or can a nonviolent way be as powerful?

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Did amendment 13 truly abolish slavery?

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how much effect did Jim crow have on the equality of races in the United States?

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What started the slave trading?

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How did America as a nation profit from slavery do you think?

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Who is Jim Crow?

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Why is Abraham Lincoln important to know about in this context?

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When Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man, the movement against racism in the US kickstarted. The biggest of the movements was the civil rights movement, which was known for its nonviolent way of fighting against racism. However, some people thought that the fight against racial inequality could only be achieved through violent measures and these people created the group, The Black Panthers. The Black Panthers, also known as the Black Panther Party, was a political organization founded in 1966 by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale to challenge police brutality against the African American community. Dressed in black berets and black leather jackets, the Black Panthers organized armed citizen patrols of Oakland and other U.S. cities. At its peak in 1968, the Black Panther Party had roughly 2,000 members. The organization later declined as a result of internal tensions, deadly shootouts and FBI counterintelligence activities aimed at weakening the organization.

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Before the American Civil War, the United States was a country where slavery took place. It has been a much debated topic with a view to whether it should be abolished or not. During slavery, there were some black codes that the slaves had to sign in a contract. It was laws for the slaves that made sure they did as the whites wanted. These black codes were then removed and outlawed after the American Civil War, in which the Thirteenth amendment was signed. The 13th amendment contained several new laws including the abolition of slavery.

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Many Americans are asking themselves, now that racial inequality is back on the national agenda, is America in the middle of living in a post-racism America? Hence the election of the former president Barack Obama African-American history reached a significant milestone. Racism is structured into political and social institutions and therefore difficult to recognize directly. In the statistics, from Washington DC, a significant high number of the African-American community are involved in crime, likely because of the lower income per family and education. Since the income is lower for american families the education level tends to be lower compared to white families. In 1959, more than half of African Americans lived in poverty. In addition to the lower income, African-Americans in criminal statistics have a high number of absent fathers and low rates of marriage among African Americans, leading to many poor families.

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slavery has become a threatening problem that would tear the United States apart. the northern states had already banned slavery and the movement known as the abolitionists wanted slavery banned all over the united states. the movement found a strong voice in the republican party, and in 1860 when Abraham Lincoln won the election, a set of events were set off, which led to the bloodiest war the civil war was set off. the lines of battles led to an appointment Abraham lincoln had to do, both America and Europe forced Abraham to act to the battles which led to lincoln issued his emancipationproclamation, which granted freedom to all slaves in those parts of the south that were under northern control. the amendment was not popular in the south, but the defeat meant they were forced to accept it

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slavery has become a threatening problem that would tear the United States apart. the northern states had already banned slavery and the movement known as the abolitionists wanted slavery banned all over the united states. the movement found a strong voice in the republican party, and in 1860 when Abraham Lincoln won the election, a set of events were set off, which led to the bloodiest war the civil war was set off. the lines of battles led to an appointment Abraham lincoln had to do, both America and Europe forced Abraham to act to the battles which led to lincoln issued his emancipationproclamation, which granted freedom to all slaves in those parts of the south that were under northern control. the amendment was not popular in the south, but the defeat meant they were forced to accept it

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The Civil Rights Acts and The Voting Rights Acts

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The Civil Rights Acts and The Voting Rights Acts

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The reconstruction from 1865-1877 meant that the former political leadership would be rooted out eventually and taking on the new amendments that granted equal rights to former slaves that had been freed now. The freeing of slaves where the first step in the direction towards reconstruction of the southern states. The freedman bureau was established in 1865 and helped former slaves socially advance. The fifteenth amendment helped guaranteed all adult men the right to vote regardless of race.

The Jim crow laws were laws that assisted with segregation and made separation between the races automatic with separate schools and even benches. Education was hard to come by as an African American and political participation was limited. Lynching was the act of unequally punishing African Americans for things they had been accused of without even being certain. The authorities also took part in this lynching.

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The text “Introduction about slavery“ is about the logistics, usage and abolishment of slavery in America. The first known slaves had arrived in America in 1619. Slaves are transported by ship from Africa, and upon arrival, sold to the highest bidder on auctions. During the crossing, slaves are forced to endure horrible conditions, and many die from the diseases they contract.

Slaves mainly work in cotton fields, because cotton's high demand combined with the cheap labor slaves provide, is a very profitable business for plantation owners. The slaves working on cotton plantations are given production quotas and are punished if they fail to meet their requirements.

Ultimately, slavery leads to the American civil war and the illegalization of slave trade.

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Martin Luther King and Malcom X were both born in the 1920s. They had very different approaches to the Civil Rights Movement. Martin Luther King had a much more non-violent approach compared to Malcolm X, who had a much more violent approach, with the mindset “any means necessary”, even if that meant violence and more militant protests.

The two influential black leaders also had quite different goals with their protests. Martin Luther King wanted equality and to end the racial segregation. Malcolm X on the other hand wanted to make the black race superior to the white race and agreed with the Nation of Islam’s belief that “the whites are devils”.

They both ended up getting assassinated, and although they had different approaches, they are both referred to and continue to be remembered as inspirational and for being an known spokesperson for black people and their rights.

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The text is an introduction to slavery in America. The first proof of slavery in America is Rolfe's letter from January 1619. Most slaves worked in cotton fields in Southern states. The slaves were transferred in large ships and separated from their families once they were sold. At the cotton plantations, slaves were given a production quota. Some states were very feared. For example in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana the masters used whipping as a punishment. Through the 19th century, anti-slavery movements flourished in the Nothern states. Harriet Beecher Stowe, a famous abolitionist wrote an anti-slave novel.

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The story is about Rosa Parks. She makes history by not giving up her seat to a white man. She gets arrested, but her good connections lead to protests by NAACP, including Martin Luther King. They organizes a boycutt of the busses, and black people starts sharing cars. The boycutt lasts a little more than a year, but the Supreme Court ends the segregation.

Martin Luther King makes a speech that the president watches, and afterwards John F. Kennedy makes the decision to abolish racism by setting up ‘The Civil Rights Act’ and ‘The Voting Rights Acts’. For the first time in American history, discrimination is illegal.

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The story is about Rosa Parks. She made history by not giving up her seat to a white man. She got arrested, but her good connections lead to protests by NAACP, including Martin Luther King. They organized a boycutt of the busses, and black people starts sharing cars. The boycutt lasted a little more than a year, but the Supreme Court ended the segregation.

Martin Luther King held a speech that the president watched, and afterwards John F. Kennedy took the decision to abolish racism by setting up ‘The Civil Rights Act’ and ‘The Voting Rights Acts’. For the first time in American history was discrimination illegal.

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Introduction to the chapter Post-racist America in Black Voices

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Introduction to the chapter Post-racist America in Black Voices

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Introduction the chapter I am a Man in Black Voices

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Introduction the chapter I am a Man in Black Voices

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Introduction 'I am a Man'

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Introduction the chapter I am a Man in Black Voices

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Introduction to the chapter Slavery in Black Voices

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Introduction to the chapter Slavery in Black Voices

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Introduction to the chapter Slavery in Black Voices