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What were the causes and effects of diasporic solidarity?
Cause: Shared struggle against anti-Black racism. Effect: Amplified global reach of the Black Freedom Movement.
What were the causes and effects of Africa's decolonization movement?
Cause: Desire for self-determination and freedom from European colonialism. Effect: Inspired and supported the Black Freedom Movement in the U.S.
What were the causes and effects of Jim Crow Laws?
Cause: Systemic racism and desire to maintain white supremacy. Effect: Enforced racial segregation and discrimination in the Southern United States.
What was the significance of Ghana's independence in 1957?
Became a beacon of hope for African Americans and other oppressed people worldwide, inspiring freedom movements.
What was the 'Year of Africa'?
1960, when 17 African nations declared independence, marking a significant shift in the continent's political landscape.
What was the Cuban Revolution?
An armed revolt led by Fidel Castro to overthrow the Batista dictatorship in Cuba, promising to end racial discrimination.
What was the anti-apartheid movement?
A global movement to end the system of racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa.
What was the Black Freedom Movement?
A period of intense activism from the mid-1940s to the 1970s, encompassing the Civil Rights Movement and the Black Power Movement, with transnational connections.
What was the goal of the Civil Rights Movement?
To dismantle Jim Crow laws and end segregation in the United States, focusing on legal equality.
What was the focus of the Black Power Movement?
To emphasize self-determination, political and economic empowerment, and cultural pride for African Americans.
What was the purpose of African American visits to Africa in the 1950s and 60s?
To show diasporic solidarity and support Africa's decolonization efforts.
What was the significance of Joe Louis's visit to Cuba in 1960?
To promote Cuba as a tourist destination for African Americans, offering an escape from Jim Crow and highlighting the international dimensions of the struggle for racial equality.
What was the impact of diasporic solidarity on the Black Freedom Movement?
It amplified the movement's global reach, brought attention to the plight of Black people beyond the U.S., and inspired transnational activism.
How do the Civil Rights Movement and the Black Power Movement compare?
Civil Rights Movement: Focused on legal equality and integration. Black Power Movement: Emphasized self-determination and cultural pride.