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Probably depends on the time period and the individual, but many of the early slaves who originally lived in Africa were sold into slavery by nearby tribes, or even their own tribe, so they may not have had anything to go back to. After that, they were born here and this was their land. They had just as much right to it as anyone else. To go "back," they would have had to learn a new language, adjust to a new country, and would experience a large change in their way of life. Depending on the time and how bad their lives were, maybe that would be worth it for some, but obviously it would not be worth it for many many others. I mean, no matter where your relatives are from... why don't you go back there? Why don't we all? Because that isn't ours anymore. THIS is.
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Are African Americans and Black Americans the same?
yes. it just depends on peoples preference. Some people do not like to be called black and some people do not like to be called African American. But I think it is proper to say African American
What did some free African Americans fight for?
freedom for other african americans
Were all African-Americans slaves?
Not all African Americans were slaves. Many were free African Americans while others were so light in their skin color so they could pass as a white. Some free African Americans owned slaves themselves.
Who were some people involved in slavery?
African Americans
What was lincoln's position on the issue of suffrage for african americans-?
Environmental justice is the equal protection of all people with respect to environmental issues.
How did some abolitionists differ in their views toward African Americans?
The abolitionists differed in their views towards African Americans because some of them wanted to end slavery. Some of them wanted to continue slavery, and some of them wanted to send them back to Africa while others didn't.
Why did some African Americans opposed to American colonization Society's plan for migration back to Africa?
Some had been born in the United States and considered it to be their home.
Are African Americans and Black Americans the same?
yes. it just depends on peoples preference. Some people do not like to be called black and some people do not like to be called African American. But I think it is proper to say African American
Did free African Americans have masters?
some did. some white people would by slaves then let them free some would go back to Africa . You could still be owned just you didn't have to work for the person who owned you .
Did African Americans come form Kansas City?
No, they came from West Africa. No doubt Kansas would have been the home of some Native Americans.
Was African decolonization a success?
The back to Africa movement was not success of a financial venture for African American migrating back to the land of the ancestors in a settlement in Liberia. The movements finical backing was laced with fraud and its leader convicted and sent to prison. The movement failed on a large scale but some of its teaching were carried on my many African Americans.
How many people in Africa are African-American?
Not a significant number. Though some could consider those in Liberia to be the most "african-american", since Liberia was established to send black slaves from the US "back" to Africa. To be African-American presumably means that your ancestry is in Africa and you are in America. This is a rather outdated term and not descriptive, however, since most "African-Americans" living in America know little of their ancestry in Africa and as are established in America as any other person. They feel the same culture shock, etc, while in Africa.
What African countries are African Americans from?
Because of the horrors of slavery and dehumanization of African Americans' ancestors many haven't a record of their family line and connection to where they are truly from. Some say parts of West Africa, based on DNA, but not all are entirely trusting of that.
Were African Americans Nazis in World War 2?
It is possible some African Americans were Nazis, just as it is possible some caucasian Americans were Nazis, but in general, African Americans were loyal Americans.
What did some free African Americans fight for?
freedom for other african americans
What are some animals that start with a y and live near Africa?
The Yellow-back Duiker is an African antelope. The Yellow Baboon lives in Africa.
What did the thirteenth amendment do for enslaved African-Americans?
This Amendment Freed African Americans and gave them some civil rights. This Amendment Freed African Americans and gave them some civil rights. This Amendment Freed African Americans and gave them some civil rights.
