Mike Henry

Black History

More than Just a Month

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Produktbeschreibung

Some of the most interesting people and events of the past often get bypassed in a classroom. This includes a large number of African-Americans who helped build this country. Black History: More Than Just A Month pays tribute to these forgotten individuals and their accomplishments.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: R&L Education
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Januar 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 439g
• ISBN-13: 9781475802603
• ISBN-10: 1475802609
• Artikelnr.: 36633494

Autorenporträt

By Mike Henry

Inhaltsangabe

Preface 1. Leaving But Not By Choice The first slaves arrive in the New
World but many must choose sides when the Patriots and the Redcoats start
fighting. 2. Old Ways in a New Nation It might be a new country but for
most African-Americans, nothing has changed. 3. The Fight for Freedom The
conflict between individual rights vs. states' rights! 4. The Time of
Change Emancipation brings new beginnings and expectations. 5. Becoming
Part of the Solution As time goes by, the spotlight begins to shine
brighter on African-Americans. 6. Success of the Struggle From boycotts on
the job to marches to the White House, the strides of victory are marked by
triumph and tragedy. 7. Top of the Lists The achievements of
African-Americans from the battlefields to space. Many of whom are never
heard of or mentioned! 8. Bibliography