The African Queen

Europeans perceived African societies as lacking a legal system, and therefore, aimed at introducing their legal system to them. This is evident in Things Fall Apart when the District Commissioner uses treachery to arrest the six Umuofia elders. The District commissioner says, “We have brought a peaceful administration to you and your people so that you may be happy…. We have a court of law where we judge cases and administer justice just as it is done in my own country under the great queen” (Achebe 109-110)

end of the 15th century other countries became interested in the profitable slave trade due to the agricultural growth of societies, this caused the demand for slaves to increase. When we look at the impact the slave trade had on Africa we see that African populations were greatly reduced during this era, and this stunted the growth of the country. The slave trade caused raids and wars within Africa that brought about additional deaths and established unstable communities within the country. Britain

Xamayca, also known as Jamaica, is one of the largest Islands in the Caribbean. In this essay I found some pretty interesting things I didn’t know about Jamaica. I hope you read and enjoy it as much as I did researching and writing about one of the most visited countries. It originally home was the home of the Arawak and Taino Indians. They were mostly an agriculturally based society that grew corn, sweet potatoes, cotton, and tobacco. However, their lives were forever altered after Christopher

legislative body called the National Convention. This convention extended suffrage to be to all male citizens, not just property owners. It also abolished the monarchy and established a republic. King Louis XVI was sentenced to death by a single vote. The Queen, Marie Antoinette was also executed. By 1799 the French Revolution dramatically changed France. It removed the

and created the world that we live in today, America! Christopher Columbus was a very important history figure. It was his belief that the world was round and that he could find a new route to the Asian mainland by sailing west. In 1492 he persuaded Queen Isabella to finance his famous expedition, and he set said will 3 majestic ships and 90 courageous men. Columbus believed that he had landed in Asia, and the people who he had met, he called them “Indians,” believing that he had reached the Indies

Moriayo Oduguwa African American Studies 210 Dr. Graham 16 September 2014 Discussion #3 Three Icons Influence on Hip-Hop Early Hip-Hop was defined as Disk Jockeying, Emceeing and using graffiti as an art form. The culture became popular through block parties and later, marketable as a new music genre. Many rappers, disk jockeys and business visionaries can be credited as having an effect on Hip-Hop in the 1970’s. Russell Simmons was one icon that had a big influence on Hip-Hop evolving from

after the Civil War things changed. Whites stopped visiting the plantation for new material. They began to use the same negative material over and over again. This is what gave birth to many of the Stereotypes that African Americans are victim to, even today. James Bland was one of the African Americans who gained popularity by performing and composing in the black face. After being a part of white minstrelsies, Bland eventually had the opportunity to play in an all black Minstrel called Haverly's European

Jazz was originated by African Americans it is a genre of music that uses mainly brass, woodwind, and piano. It became popular in the 20th century during the Harlem Renaissance where many famous jazz artists arose. Louis Armstrong was one of the most well known jazz artist of his time. Louis Armstrong was a trumpeter, bandleader, singer, soloist, film star, and comedian. He was considered one of the most influential artists in jazz history. Louis Armstrong was a famous musician during the Harlem

Achieving Happiness Did you know that most African Americans were not allowed to vote until 1965, only a little over fifty years ago? This was just one among many struggles faced by black people during the 1950's. Though slavery was finally no longer a hindrance, this did not put an end to racism and financial disadvantages. Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun follows a family of African Americans and how they attempt to overcome these racial barriers in order to live out their individual dreams

Effects of Language in “Named for Victoria, Queen of England” In Chinua Achebe’s essay, “Named for Victoria, Queen of England”, Achebe tries to warn society of the impending danger of racism and cultural conflicts. By describing his life events, Achebe demonstrates that the cultural backgrounds between Christians and non-Christians had arisen differences throughout the years. Achebe believes that the two sides bear much significance and, therefore, they should be held together without any tension