Workbook chapter 6

African Americans

Task 1       

a.      How does most of the black people’s entry in America differ from others’?

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b.     Why was it so important to the South to keep their slaves?

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c.     Can you summarize the Southern reaction to the abolition of slaves?

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d.     What were the alternative movements for civil rights and what did they stand for?

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e.      What caused the riots in Los Angeles?

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Task 2

Discuss the situation of the Blacks in America today.

Task 3

Try to give the speech of Martin Luther King in class. You may want to practice a little before you do for the class. NB! The following text is an excerpt of his speech. It’s a good idea to make a list of key words and try to give the speech based on having them in front of you.