[Dummies 01] • African American History For Dummies

[Dummies 01] • African American History For Dummies
Authors
Penrice, Ronda Racha
Publisher
For Dummies
Tags
history
ISBN
9780764554698
Date
2007-04-01T00:00:00+00:00
Size
11.05 MB
Lang
en
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Understand the historical and cultural contributions of African Americans Get to know the people, places, and events that shaped the African American experience

Want to better understand black history? This comprehensive, straight-forward guide traces the African American journey, from Africa and the slave trade through the Civil War, Jim Crow, and the new millennium. You'll be an eyewitness to the pivotal events that impacted America's past, present, and future - and meet the inspiring leaders who struggled to bring about change.

How Africans came to America Black life before - and after - Civil Rights How slaves fought to be free The evolution of African American culture Great accomplishments by black citizens What it means to be black in America today