African American History
Grade Levels: 9-12 (6272)
Term: Semester
Credits: .5
Throughout U.S. history, how have African Americans helped shape American culture? This course answers that question by tracing African Americans\u2019 accomplishments and obstacles, beginning with the slave trade on up to the modern Civil Rights movement. Learn about the political, economic, social, religious, and cultural factors that have influenced African American life, meet individuals who changed the course of history, and explore how the African American story still influences current events.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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