The African people have one of the most interesting histories in the world. In this article, we will revisit the African American history and how the people have advanced over the years. You will notice that there are many Africans spread over the amercing continent. Black people who are in the US fall into the category of descendants of former African slaves.
However, there are those that settle in US because of marriages and immigration and have become an important part of the society. Many black Americans trace their origin to West Africa. It is because of this transatlantic trade. The Trans-Atlantic trade connected three continents that include the America, Europe, and Africa.
The European people who had conquered America were looking for cheap labor that was readily available in Africa. The trade encouraged the African societies to sell the errant members of the society. These people had committed certain crimes they were excommunicated from the society.
In some places, there were societies that took part in the war for the purpose of capturing additional slaves whom they will use to obtain products from the European people. The trade made Africa exposed to other countries and hence the scramble and partition for Africa took place. Moreover, America had farmlands that needed to be cultivated so as to provide food for its people. They, therefore, settled for Africa where they could get cheap labor.
African was also known as hardworking persons and so the appealed to other nations. Moreover, they could endure very harsh working conditions which other people could not. The trade became so popular such that Europe developed at a first rate compared to other countries in the world. The first black individual to enter America did so because of this trade.
Their population grew leading to them being a part of the current population in America. With time, this slave trade was abolished, and the former slaves and their children could be free to talk and interact with others. Nonetheless, racism grew and took root despite this slave trade being abolished.
Some of the white people usually felt uncomfortable sharing some amenities with the blacks. It eventually led to segregation in t community. Black leaders like Martin Luther Junior championed for the new revolution that would see that the society viewed everyone equally. He led people to do demonstrations along the streets to champion for the removal of specific laws that were causing communities to be separated.
Martin Luther King Jr. Led peaceful demonstrations ushered a new era in America. Now the blacks could be employed in offices like the other white people, and the society would now share every public amenity without discrimination. Many years after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. A black American in the name of Barrack Obama took the reign of power. It was one of those biggest milestones towards a cohesive society. The black citizens in the current age are the descendants of these slaves, and some have immigrated to America looking for greener pastures. They are now part of one of greatest nations in the world The United States of America.
However, there are those that settle in US because of marriages and immigration and have become an important part of the society. Many black Americans trace their origin to West Africa. It is because of this transatlantic trade. The Trans-Atlantic trade connected three continents that include the America, Europe, and Africa.
The European people who had conquered America were looking for cheap labor that was readily available in Africa. The trade encouraged the African societies to sell the errant members of the society. These people had committed certain crimes they were excommunicated from the society.
In some places, there were societies that took part in the war for the purpose of capturing additional slaves whom they will use to obtain products from the European people. The trade made Africa exposed to other countries and hence the scramble and partition for Africa took place. Moreover, America had farmlands that needed to be cultivated so as to provide food for its people. They, therefore, settled for Africa where they could get cheap labor.
African was also known as hardworking persons and so the appealed to other nations. Moreover, they could endure very harsh working conditions which other people could not. The trade became so popular such that Europe developed at a first rate compared to other countries in the world. The first black individual to enter America did so because of this trade.
Their population grew leading to them being a part of the current population in America. With time, this slave trade was abolished, and the former slaves and their children could be free to talk and interact with others. Nonetheless, racism grew and took root despite this slave trade being abolished.
Some of the white people usually felt uncomfortable sharing some amenities with the blacks. It eventually led to segregation in t community. Black leaders like Martin Luther Junior championed for the new revolution that would see that the society viewed everyone equally. He led people to do demonstrations along the streets to champion for the removal of specific laws that were causing communities to be separated.
Martin Luther King Jr. Led peaceful demonstrations ushered a new era in America. Now the blacks could be employed in offices like the other white people, and the society would now share every public amenity without discrimination. Many years after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. A black American in the name of Barrack Obama took the reign of power. It was one of those biggest milestones towards a cohesive society. The black citizens in the current age are the descendants of these slaves, and some have immigrated to America looking for greener pastures. They are now part of one of greatest nations in the world The United States of America.
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