Analyze how African and Black American movements countered assimilation in the colonial to post-Revolutionary War period.(1 point)
Responses
a. These movements countered assimilation by allowing enslaved African and Black American people to stand up for their political and economic rights, but not nurture their own artistic and religious practices.
b. These movements countered assimilation by allowing enslaved African and Black American people to nurture their own artistic practices and religions, but not stand up for their political and economic rights.
c. These movements countered assimilation by allowing enslaved African and Black American people to nurture their own artistic practices and religions, as well as stand up for their political and economic rights—but only outside the U.S.
d. These movements countered assimilation by allowing enslaved African and Black American people to nurture their own artistic practices and religions, as well as stand up for their political and economic rights.
d. These movements countered assimilation by allowing enslaved African and Black American people to nurture their own artistic practices and religions, as well as stand up for their political and economic rights.
During the colonial to post-Revolutionary War period, African and Black American movements actively resisted assimilation by preserving and promoting their cultural heritage through practices such as music, dance, storytelling, and religion. At the same time, they also fought for their political and economic rights through acts of resistance, rebellion, and activism. These movements allowed African and Black Americans to maintain a sense of identity and autonomy in the face of colonial and oppressive forces, ultimately contributing to the preservation and development of their communities and cultures.