Discussion questions (for writing king only)
They only have to be 2 paragraph long and also no references required.
Disscussion 1
Looking back over the course, what single specific individual or event had the most effect on African-American history, and how so?
Dissussion 2
When looking at African Americans' experiences in the colonial era and shortly after independence, what factors most shaped their experiences and adaptation to slavery? Also, how did independence affect their status?
Discussion 3
Discuss African Americans' experience in pre-Civil War America along regional lines. Look beyond simply freedom versus slavery; how did slavery change in this period, and how did slaves cope? Also, how free were African Americans in the North and West, and what factors shaped the abolition movement?
Disscussion 4
What role did African Americans play in the Civil War, and how did their participation change not only their status but also the nation in general? In addition, what progress did African Americans make during Reconstruction, and why did Reconstruction ultimately fall short?
Discussion 5
What were African Americans' most effective responses to segregation between 1877 and 1929? In addition, what did the Great Migration and Harlem Renaissance demonstrate about African-American aspirations and culture?
Discussion 6
African Americans' presence in the American cultural mainstream expanded greatly between the two world wars. How and why did this occur, and what do certain artistic creations or genres demonstrate this? Also, assess blacks' role in World War II and how it influenced their postwar gains.
Discussion 7
What were the civil rights movement's greatest achievements, and how did the movement change the American public's attitudes toward race? Also, assess what progress wasn't made and why.