Had the rhetoric of American liberty accounted for the African-American? ... There was no mention of the Negro within this elevated language of liberty. ... For the black bondsman in 1776 the contradictory language of the revolution, epitomized by the Declaration of Independence, made Dunmore's promise of freedom very alluring. It was not just the Negro slave who was conscious of the discrepancies of the white patriot language of liberty during the revolution. ... The salvation for the African-American was that he had gained his freedom. ...

• Word Count: 1913
• Approx Pages: 8
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

However, the completion of the Mass Media Complex, while providing a level of production facilities for radio and television which were among the best in Africa, only began a longer term process which would ultimately allow information to pass freely throughout the country, especially into the heart of its rural communities. ... CHAPTER THREE: is devoted to discussing the development of radio in Northern Rhodesia after the Second World War and how the Colonial Government used the medium to 'socialize' the Africans. ... One of Africa's leading critics and theorists of the mass ...

• Word Count: 8649
• Approx Pages: 35
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Walcott has both African and European roots; his grandmothers were both black, and both grandfathers were white. ... Poem Summary The first three lines depict the poem's setting on the African plain, or veldt. ... What seems an idyllic portrayal of the African plain quickly shifts; the Kikuyu are compared to flies (buzzing around the "animal" of Africa) who are feeding on blood, which is present in large enough amounts to create streams. ... Lines 11-14 Walcott shifts gears in these lines and returns to images of Africa's wildlife, in a reminder that the ibises (long-bill...

• Word Count: 4862
• Approx Pages: 19
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

International competition and the partition of Africa into European colonies and spheres of influence had not passed southern Africa by. Germany and France had territories in South-West Africa and Madagascar. ... Measures were introduced to regularize the administration of the colony, reform its legal system and encourage British immigration and the use of the English language. ... He wished to bring all of southern Africa into the British Empire. ... Sir Alfred Milner issued orders to build up the British army in South Africa. ...

• Word Count: 3503
• Approx Pages: 14
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

While some may argue that slavery no longer affects African-Americans, we still see small amounts of animosity even today. ... In order to achieve their goals, pro-slavery lobbyists used many different terms and language to put down African-Americans in hopes of continuing the evil. ... Jefferson, the genius of politics, could see no way for African-Americans to live in society as free people. ... In her article about African-American stereotypes, Monnica Williams says "Given that African Americans are a statistical minority in the US, the overwhelming majority of drug abusers will theref...

• Word Count: 1706
• Approx Pages: 7
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Olaudah Equiano, a native of the African province Eboe and author of The Interesting Narrative experienced the cruel and inhumane life of a slave. ... He faced slavery on several fronts, in his native Africa, the West Indies, Europe and America. ... In defense of the enslaved, would we not all be considered ignorant if we were forced into a new culture, with a foreign language and different customs? ... The Africans, who were most likely kidnapped from their homeland, were cramped below the deck of the ship where they were afforded not even enough room to turn over. ... It is no wonder so m...

• Word Count: 1722
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The acquisition of the Dutch Cape Colony during the Napoleonic Wars allowed the British a strong presence in South Africa. ... First of all, English is the most spoken language on the planet with nearly half a billion speakers. ...

• Word Count: 1137
• Approx Pages: 5
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Our research set out to improve our understanding of the immigration from 1960s up to 1980s and by exploring the rhythms and realities of everyday life both of immigrants and natives people. This research is based on the immigration policy in Britain, which structured the lives of immigrants. We aimed to investigate the strategies people deployed in the time of far-researching changes, to meet their perceived priorities and needs. The first category includes such details as the economic, political and social condition in the countries of emigration. Understanding why immigrants leave their ho...

• Word Count: 4568
• Approx Pages: 18
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate