...United States began to have a growth of the abolitionist movement and increasing anti-slavery notions. The reason for the growing movement that opposed slavery was mainly caused by the Second Great Awakening and religious notions that stemmed from it, the growing notions of Sectionalism and the consequences of the early abolition of slavery in most New England states, and Racial Paternalism as a justification for slavery and the consequences of such. One reason slavery began to have growing opposition to it is due to the Second Great Awakening. Historically, the increase in religious fervor from the Second Great Awakening brought about reform movements such as the women’s suffrage movement, movements for the reform...
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...when there were frequent warfare and a virtual disappearance of urban life. In either case, it was only the Christened Europe which was going through a period of intellectual darkness and barbarity. The Muslim world, as well as Spain, and the Chinese Empire were both culturally brilliant and geographically extensive. Thus, Bertrand Russell in the chapter ‘Reflections of the Re-awakening East’ says that it is the narrow outlook of the Europeans to term this period “The Dark Ages”. Q.2 On what grounds does the author argue that Communism is the “most modern and virulent form of Western Imperialism”? Ans. In the chapter ‘Reflections on the Re-awakening East’ Bertrand Russell argues that Communism is the most modern and bitterly hostile form of Western policy to establish their political and economic hegemony over other nations. He says that although Communism is not widely recognized in either the East or the West, it is wiping out the ancient and glorious traditions of civilization in Asia. He also says that China has been greatly affected by it and advises the other Asian countries that re-awakening of East should not mean subjection to Communism as its philosophy is German and its regime is imposed by military force. In addition, he says that poetry and music and art and love and the simple joys of life are necessary to make human life tolerable, but these elements are forgotten in the Communist philosophy. That is why Bertrand Russell considers Communism the most modern...
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...Rise Up Tiffany R. Sims African American Art Dr. Akua McDaniel 11/20/12 Struggle. Hope. Change. Since the colonial period, and even many years before this time period, African-American people struggled with inequality, lack of rights, and racial injustice. This struggle came to a historical high during The Civil War in the 1860’s. With much effort and persistence, the war ended and slavery was abolished in the nation. The result brought hope to black people in the United States. This newfound faith amongst black people was captured in many different forms, such as propaganda, literature, and most importantly, art. Two black, female artists portrayed this spirit in the forms of sculptures. During the Post-Civil War era, Edmonia Lewis and Meta Warrick Fuller created works that symbolized the struggle for freedom, hope for the future, and a need for change for African-American people. The American Civil War was arguably one of the most deadliest and important events in the nation’s history. Political tensions came to an all-time high and caused a split and war amongst the States from 1861-1865. Slavery was a root cause of the war. The North, also known as the Union, was fighting for the abolishment of slavery while the South, also known as the Confederacy, was fighting to preserve slavery laws in the nation. In the end, the North prevailed and laws were made to end slavery and give black people the rights and privileges they deserved. The...
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...Max Kiefer Mrs. Lisk AP U.S. History 22 May 2024 The Harlem Renaissance: A Flourishing of African American Culture The Harlem Renaissance was a pivotal period in American history that spanned the 1920s, marked by an extraordinary outpouring of African American art, literature, music, and thought. This cultural movement not only redefined African American identity but also had a profound impact on the broader American cultural landscape. The movement was characterized by a newfound sense of racial pride and a desire for social and economic equality. This book explores the contributions of key figures in the Harlem Renaissance, the impact of their work, and the lasting legacy of this significant cultural awakening. ORIGINS OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE The Great Migration, which saw millions of African Americans move from the rural South to urban centers in the North, set the stage for the Harlem Renaissance. Harlem, a neighborhood in New York City, became the epicenter of this cultural explosion. The migration brought a concentration of talented individuals who sought to escape the oppressive conditions of the South and to find new opportunities in the North. The vibrancy and diversity of Harlem provided the perfect environment for a cultural renaissance....
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...Ralph Ellison’s novel, Invisible Man was published in 1952. In the first chapter of Invisible Man, Ellison not only introduces the concepts of invisibility and blindness but, he reveals the dangers and consequences of not fighting against racial injustice. The chapter begins with an anecdote of the narrator’s dying grandfather, who calls himself as a traitor to his race because of his compliancy with racial injustice through his life. Shortly after the death of the narrator’s grandfather, the narrator is invited to recite his graduation speech at a gathering of the town’s prominent white leaders. When he arrives, he is told that before giving his speech he must participate in the Battle Royale, a blind folded boxing match between him and several...
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...University of Phoenix Material Appendix D Part I Define the following terms: |Term |Definition | |Ethnic group |people of the same race or nationality who share a distinctive culture. | | |wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn | | | | |Anti-Semitism |the intense dislike for and prejudice against Jewish people | | |wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn | |Islamophobia |Extreme or irrational fear of all Islamic persons | | |wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn | |Xenophobia |Intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries | | |wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn | |Persecution |the act of persecuting (especially on the basis...
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...American history, a cultural and artistic explosion that challenged existing stereotypes about African-Americans and left an indelible mark on the nation's social and cultural landscape. At the heart of this movement was a profound assertion of black identity and a celebration of the unique experiences and perspectives of the African-American community. Through the work of its artists, writers, and intellectuals, the Harlem Renaissance not only transformed the way America viewed its black citizens, but also paved the way for future generations to embrace their heritage with pride. One of the most significant impacts of the Harlem Renaissance was its ability to shatter long-held stereotypes about African-Americans. Prior to this cultural awakening, the dominant narrative surrounding black Americans was one of inferiority, ignorance, and social marginalization. The Harlem Renaissance, however, presented a radically different vision, showcasing the intellectual and creative prowess of black individuals. Writers like Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Claude McKay used their work to celebrate the richness of African-American culture,...
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...Kate Chopin Catherine (Kate) O'Flaherty was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on February 8, 1850, the second child of Thomas O'Flaherty of County Galway, Ireland, and Eliza Faris of St. Louis. Kate's family on her mother's side was of French extraction, and Kate grew up speaking both French and English. She was bilingual and bicultural--feeling at home in different communities with quite different values--and the influence of French life and literature on her thinking is noticeable throughout her fiction. From 1855 to 1868 Kate attended the St. Louis Academy of the Sacred Heart, with one year at the Academy of the Visitation. As a girl, she was mentored by woman--by her mother, her grandmother, and her great grandmother, as well as by the Sacred Heart nuns. Kate formed deep bonds with her family members, with the sisters who taught her at school, and with her life-long friend Kitty Garasché. Much of the fiction Kate wrote as an adult draws on the nurturing she received from women as she was growing up. Her early life had a great deal of trauma. In 1855, her father was killed in a railroad accident. In 1863 her beloved French-speaking great grandmother died. Kate spent the Civil War in St. Louis, a city where residents supported both the Union and the Confederacy and where her family had slaves in the house. Her half brother enlisted in the Confederate army, was captured by Union forces, and died of typhoid fever. From 1867 to 1870 Kate kept a commonplace book in which she recorded...
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...following WWI. The 1920’s are often remembered for the upbeat, boisterous characteristics that earned the decade of its nickname, the “ Roaring Twenties”. However, while impressions of the “ Roaring Twenties” prosperity are accurate, the decade also saw economic recession labor unrest and an increase in discrimination, anti-communist sentiment (feelings), anti- immigration legislation (laws), and racial violence rose during this tumultuous decade. As WWI ended, Americans were eager to “ return to normalcy,” meaning the return of traditional gender roles, the need for family stability and other traditional biblical norms those Americans who pushed for these ideas were called “ Traditionalists” and “ Fundamentalists”....
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...Student Name Student ID XXXXXX Date History “Emergence of Racial Equality in America” In his short essay, “The Preconditions for Racial Change,” author Harvard Sitkoff argues that economic, political and ideological considerations played a major role in bringing about racial equality for African-Americans in the United States during the middle of the 20th century. Sitkoff maintains that the introduction of televisions into American homes, a booming postwar economy, the decolonization of many African nations from white rule and the emergence of the United States as the leader of the Free World were the driving forces behind bringing racial equality to the forefront for many Americans, both black and white. The arguments offered by Sitkoff regarding this awakening in many Americans are both compelling and convincing. While his viewpoints are based on nothing more than perception and opinion, his logic is sound and his line of reasoning is very persuasive. Sitkoff begins his essay by discussing the opportunities afforded to blacks as a direct result of positive changes in the American economy. With the explosive growth of our Gross National Product (GNP) after the 1940’s, many blacks saw a sharp increase in their income, the availability of jobs in industries that had previously been off-limits to them and advancement opportunities that ranked them alongside their white counterparts. In the past, the fear...
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...Throughout the novel, the narrator makes it clear that the white citizens had such strong convictions against the African American population that they would do anything in their power to be separate and, in most cases, above them, which all led to the unfairness and bias case that was Emmett Till’s. Because of the like mindedness of white supremacy during these time period Till’s killers J.W Milam and Roy Bryant were found not guilty which although manifested in a more discrete way, still happens today. The Black Lives Matter movement which main purpose is to address and eradicate violence and systemic racism toward African Americans, which is something that even the earlier civil rights movements such as the African-American Civil Rights...
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...1. Both Iam Charlotte Simmons and Schooldaze were based on college experiences. Charlotte Simmons is a naive and innocent young woman who wins a scholarship to elite Dupont University. College is a rude awakening for Charlotte. Instead of being a bastion of research and scholarship, athletic, fraternity, and alumni concerns trump everything else at Dupont University. It is awash in beer and sex, and at the top of the pile of corruption is the basketball program, where cheating and fake courses run rampant. Charlotte's innocence and purity don't stand a chance against this background, and her story mirrors a society undone by fame and money. In the movie Schooldaze it was all dream based on Spike Lee's experiences at Atlanta's Morehouse College, Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University, it is a story about fraternity and sorority members clashing with other students at a historically black college during homecoming weekend. It also touches upon issues of real and perceived racism within the African-American community. 2. Social scientists frequently note that "early marriage" is the No. 1 predictor of divorce. Additionally, the average student graduating today has about $23,000 in debt, and money problems don't exactly help a marriage. With that being said the movie was showing that when you get married and have money problems it will most of the time lead to divorce or problems in the home. In Perry’s movie the objective is to convey a message to the viewers that all the...
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...Black Americans of the post Reconstruction era, though technically freed from the depths of true slavery, now faced new unclear and ambiguous roles in society. Forced to understand the racial “rules” of southern life, black Americans underwent as author of Trouble in Mind: Black Southerners in the Age of Jim Crow Leon Litwack called “baptisms”, or awakenings of racial awareness. Litwack expresses the fundamentals to living as a black American in southern society and skillfully exemplifies these revelations with primary sources explaining their epiphany or “baptism” on their racial perception. Among these baptisms experienced by the people of this era, one of them was definitely the acceptance of the submissive relationship with southern society....
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...Since parents will try and hide racial distinctions or be “colorblind”. For Rachel Noerdlinger, now a 41 year old black woman was adopted as an infant into a white family believing they could be colorblind. “A strong identity until enrolling in Mills College, an all-women's college in Oakland. There she finally connected with other Black women. Noerdlinger's awakening eventually led to anger over her parents' naïveté around race” (Dunham, kemba QUOTE 1). Rachel felt like she didn't know who she truly was until she went to...
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...Introduction “Movement Towards Decolonization .” Before I start the basic part of my coursework introduction I would like to define these words and the meaning of this statement . Movement - an act of changing location or position . Towards - moving or coming to a particular direction . Decolonization - to grant independence to a colony . With my understanding the statement “Movement Towards Decolonization ” is literally meaning that The Bahamas was making a change in government and the rights for Bahamians in their own society . They know what they needed to accomplish and where they were headed to become not only independent people but an independent nation to better our Bahamian Society from a colony . In this history coursework I’m going to write a detailed account of the Burma Road Riot in Nassau, Bahamas in 1942 . What effects the Burma Road Riot had on the development of political parties and trade unions of The Bahamas . Also act as a member of the Taxi Cab Union during the General Strike of 1958, where I’m speaking about what I’ve experienced . Lastly is to give an explanation of the sources given which I consider to be true and prove that the 1942 riot was responsible for the political changes that took place during...
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