What roles did African American men take on during the war?

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African Americans also served as gunners, sailors on privateers and in the Continental Navy during the Revolution. While the majority of blacks who contributed to the struggle for independence performed routine jobs, a few, such as James Lafayette, gained renown serving as spies or orderlies for well-known military leaders.

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Question 9 of 10
Which of the following was not a reason that most members of immigrant
families had to get a job?
A. They had spent all of their savings just to get to America.
O B. They could not survive on a single income.
O C. The jobs available to them did not pay very much.
OD. Only those who worked could get good health insurance

Artists of the Gansu Yangshao culture in China began making pots about _______ years ago, maybe more Question 1 options: 5,500 400 1,500 30,000

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which element of the constitution most reflects an anti-federalist belief

a. article I establishes a bicameral legislature to create federal laws
b. The preamble outlines important principles for the constitution
c. The first amendment protects the freedoms of speech and religion
d. article V creates a process for amending the constitution in the future

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What do you think the Harlem Cultural Festival meant to the Black community in 1969 and why? Cite evidence from the article below and add your own ideas in your response.

The Chambers Brothers quintet launched into "Uptown (to Harlem)" on June 29, 1969. By then, 50,000 people had already made their way to the New York City neighborhood. For six Sundays, in fact, crowds at the Harlem Cultural Festival listened and danced to a who's who of Black music greats. It was a jubilant celebration of Black lives at the end of a turbulent decade.

"That concert was like a rose coming through cement," reflected one attendee.

The 1960s had witnessed hard-fought wins for Black Americans. The civil rights movement had led to federal laws banning segregation. Another protected Black voting rights. Black cultural figures like writer James Baldwin and boxer Muhammad Ali had risen to national prominence. By 1969, the mottos "Black Pride," "Black Power," and "Black is Beautiful" were gaining momentum.

The "cement" of racism, discrimination, and poverty continued to weigh heavily on the Black community, however. And the assassinations of Malcolm X in 1965 and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. three years later landed like cinder blocks. Dr. King's murder had triggered civil unrest in more than 100 U.S. cities. New York City was among them. It was against this backdrop that city leaders supported the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. Harlem has a long history as a center of Black culture. It was an ideal setting for a symbolic rose to bloom.

The result was a series of free concerts in Mount Morris Park. They featured music for everyone—gospel, jazz, blues, soul, funk, and rock. The pop group The 5th Dimension headlined the opening concert. The second Sunday was a gospel showcase starring the "Queen of Gospel Song," Mahalia Jackson. And the big names kept coming: Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Nina Simone, blues guitar master B.B. King, and more. There were also speeches by civil rights leaders. They called for Black unity and political action.

Over the course of the festival, some 300,000 people packed the park. In sunshine and rain, people stood shoulder to shoulder. Parents wearing dashikis brought babies. Kids climbed trees for better views. Teens danced wherever they found room.

The performers themselves knew they were part of something special. "I didn't expect a crowd like that," singer Gladys Knight recalled years later. "Something very important was happening. It wasn't just about the music."

When it was over, though, the Harlem Cultural Festival faded from memory. TV producer Hal Tulchin had filmed the concerts. But when he contacted TV networks, the response was indifferent. Hours of footage sat in a basement for nearly 50 years. It was almost discarded. Then, musician Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson learned of the footage and turned it into an award-winning documentary. Summer of Soul was released in 2021.

Now the festival has new life. Dorinda Drake, for one, is thankful. The concerts thrilled her when she was 18. Today, she remembers the overwhelming joy of the audience. "All the happy faces, the families…the crowds were just so happy," she told National Geographic. "And to see a bunch of happy Black faces like that…it was a beautiful thing."

the demonstrations at kent state university in may 1970 were held to protest what event?

give a overview of the ideology of the democratic party and republic party (what do they tend to believe in )

Given what you know about the troubles Egypt faced at the beginning of the Twentieth Dynasty, why do you think historians consider Ramses III the last great pharaoh of the New Kingdom? What would you guess he accomplished during his reign?​

Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.The Great Pyramid, built for Khufu, was built in the city of Giza.

what two sides emerged in response to the declaration of independence?

share your learnings and realization on the timeline and development in terms of hospitality industry

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What is most directly responsible for the decline in colonial imports after 1764, 1768, 1771, and 1774.

The graph shows the global population by region.Besides Asia, which continent has a population of over one billion?AfricaNorth AmericaEuropeOceania

Which three conditions did the Progressive Movement work to improve?
Olack of representation for women in politics
O shortages of unskilled laborers
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Olack of opportunities for business owners
O children working long hours in factories
Ocorruption in all levels of government

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which of these was the first battle of the civil war?

describe how the united states was growing during the 1800s

What type of government was France immediately before the revolution?

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what territory did the united states acquire from france in 1803?

What was the significance, other than the obvious harm to US forces, of the terror attack on the USS Cole in 2000?
A. It demonstrated that bin Laden and al-Qaeda were not intimidated by the United States' reprisal for their terrorist acts.
B. Its small size and force indicated that al-Qaeda's resources were being worn down by the US military.
C. It demonstrated that bin Laden's control over al-Qaeda was incontrovertible, because the attackers identified themselves as bin Laden's servants just before the explosion.
D. Its coordination and successful use of underwater rocketry demonstrated that al-Qaeda's strength and use of technology were growing along with the terror movement.

What was the main purpose of the Cooper Union Address delivered by Abraham Lincoln in 1860?

what helped unify the many groups that became part of the islamic world

Which group works to obtain pardons for people living in countries restricted of free speech who have been jailed for offenses such as protesting the government?

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What is a major advantage of globalization?

A. Consumers are able to support their local economies more easily.
B. Economies around the world no longer have to deal with inflation.
C. Fewer companies are creating pollution by shipping goods long
distances.
D. Businesses are able to sell products to customers around the
world.
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