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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What German author wrote History of the Art of Antiquity in 1764?

2. Who wrote The Selling of Joseph?

3. What was Phillis Wheatley named for?

4. When was the Germantown Petition Against Slavery produced?

5. When did Benjamin Franklin die?

Short Essay Questions

1. What impact did mistrel shows have on racist perceptions?

2. When did the Haitian Revolution take place and what was the outcome of the revolution?

3. Discuss the book's title. From where did Kendi derive this title?

4. What was decreed by the first Naturalization Act of 1790?

5. Discuss the ironies of the Declaration of Independence.

6. What was dictated in the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850?

7. What is Voltaire's significance in racial history?

8. What is polygenism? How did it promote racism?

9. Who was Peter Paul Simons and what did he contribute to the racial debate?

10. Why is Leo Africanus notable historically?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the ideals, convictions, and philosophies that emerged during the period leading up to and during the American Civil War. Who were the leaders in these philosophies? What were Lincoln's main concerns regarding the war? What were his convictions and actions regarding slavery? What were his weaknesses in this regard?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss legislation and social perspectives on interracial marriage and partnerships in America throughout history. When were laws first enacted that prohibited interracial marriage? How was rape by slave owners different, and why?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Aristotle's views on slavery and race. What shaped Aristotle's views? How did Aristototle's views influence others throughout history? What influence do they have still today?

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