African History
- What exactly was Bacon’s Rebellion about? Why is this rebellion so important to African diaspora in North America?
- Explain the purpose of the House of Burgesses and what were they responsible for accomplishing within the Virginia colony. Briefly expound the qualification one must posses to be a member of this organization.
- What was the difference between white and black indentured servants?
- According to Winthrop D. Jordan, what was the “Unthinking Decision” among the British? Explain in detail what was the difference between chattel slavery and the other forms of slavery which had already existed thousands of years.
- Name the colonies that make up the southern colonies. Explain the various reasons why the reliance on slavery increased within the southern colonies.
- Name the colonies that make up the northern colonies. Explain in detail how slavery in the northern colonies differed from slavery in the southern colonies.
- Compare and contrast the experience of African Americans under Spanish & French rule in north America to that in the British colonies.
- Why did African Americans fight on the behalf of Americans even though they had absolutely no rights or citizenship in North America? Hint: be creative answering this question
- Explain thoroughly the 3/5 Compromise and why southern states was so adamant it was necessary.
- Thus far what have you learned about the African diaspora in North America?
