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Why was the adoption of the term African American considered a deliberate move by black communities?
Why was the adoption of the term African American considered a deliberate move by black communities?
To signify American-ness and African heritage
What historical connection did black people in America have to enslaved Africans?
What historical connection did black people in America have to enslaved Africans?
They were most likely direct descendants of enslaved Africans
How did immigration to the United States impact the black community's connection to the history of slavery?
How did immigration to the United States impact the black community's connection to the history of slavery?
Some identified as black were first and second-generation immigrants without a direct connection to slavery
What significance did the term African American hold for the black community?
What significance did the term African American hold for the black community?
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How did black communities view the term African American in relation to their cultural background?
How did black communities view the term African American in relation to their cultural background?
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