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What is the difference between Americans and African Americans?
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∙ 13y ago
The biggest difference is CULTURE; yes both are of the same race, which is understandable but culturally Africans(traditional tribal culture) and African Americans(westernized American culture) are very different. As a result both communities see things differently when it comes to many things that make up culture when it comes to language(which is different from one African country to another), customs, traditional practices(engagements, weddings, naming ceremonies), how the children are raised, traditional family practices, education, certain community beliefs(certain beliefs & influences African Americans do or except are not accepted in the African community) and etc. Not to add that by nationality African Americans are born in America and Africans are not, except the first or second generation Africans(or American born Africans). so in conclusion both communties are different, just because both communities are black is irrelevant(the only similarity that the race may bring between both of the communities is that both communities have experienced racism in westernized world's but the way it has been dealt with within each of the communities has been different).
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoAfrican-Americans is a racial term referring anyone who is black skinned and either been born in the United States or gained citizenship here. There are many who are called African-Americans whose ancestors or themselves did not come from Africa. American is a term for all citizens of the United States, no matter the race, creed, or religion. African-American replaces the term Negro which has been used for about four hundred years.
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What is the intergroup relations between African Americans and Asian Americans social behavior?
Study your text book buddy
What were the relationship between Native Americans and African Americans in the West during the Civil War and Reconstruction?
from ƝɨѕhҠѡe on yahoo answers:In the 1800's -1900's there was little understanding between Native Americans and African Americans.Firstly because generally Native Americans were an unknown population just as they are today, and African Americans were not able to freely form friendships/relationships with people outside their local area/residence. So basically they had very little contact.Secondly anywhere the 3 populations (Black, White and Native) were in close proximity, the White settlers tried to create friction between the Blacks and the Natives.For example in some areas (southern coastal US) Native Americans where paid to recapture runaway slaves. Which they did to prevent their people from being taken by the slave traders. Most people are unaware that there was an active trade in Native Americans slaves in the US. Regiments of African Americans soldiers were used to hunt and kill Native Americans. The Native Americans called them Buffalo Soldiers.The friction was created between the African Americans and Native Americans because the settlers feared if the African Americans and Native Americans united they would outnumber the White settlers and would wipe them out in an uprising.The story of Native Americans protecting African Americans slaves is not entirely true. Historically like today, Native American society did not have the "concept of difference" based on race or skin color. Difference based on skin color is a Euro concept. Tribes often extended tribal hospitality to both African American and White people who chose to reside with the tribe.Secondly the story that Native Americans protected runaway slaves and intermarried was promoted by African Americans to explain why some didn't look fully African American. It was seen as somewhat better to be part Native American than to be part White.That's why today some African Americans believe they have Native American blood, even though DNA has proven only about 2.9% African Americans actually have Native American blood..4 months ago (10-09-2011)
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.
How many African Americans were killed in the Vietnam war?
See website: Statistics About the Vietnam War.
What did the militia act mandate?
That African Americans be accepted into the Union military Allowed African-Americans to participate as war laborers and soldiers
What is the difference between the literacy tests given to the African Americans compared to those given to white?
African Americans and Whites are given exactly the same literacy tests.
What was a difference between freedmen and African Americans in established communities?
New freedmen tended to be poor and less educated.
What was one similarity and one difference between the lives of free African Americans in the north and slaves in the south?
one was free one wasnt and they were both African's
What was a difference between new freedmen and African-Americans in established communities?
New freedmen tended to be poor and less educated.
What was a difference between new freedman and African Americans in establishes community?
new freedman tended to be poorer and less educated
Why were African-Americans poor between 1945-70?
Do you mean black Americans, Africans who became Americans, or Americans who became African?
What is the difference between the live of a free African American and white southern?
Free African Americans often had a much lower social standing the white southerners.
What was a difference between new Friedman and African-Americans and established communities?
New freedmen tended to be poorer and less educated( apex)
What was the difference between new freedmen and African-Americans in established communities?
New freedmen tended to be more poorer and less educated
What is the difference between a black persons hair and caucasian hair?
The answer lies between the physical structure of the hair. One is Heredity. These are genes that each person inherits from their parents. It's not only a difference between just African Americans and Caucasians, hair is different with all races such as African Americans, Caucasians and Asians. We all have a different diameter of pigment and structure with our hair which will vary.
What percentage of white Americans have African ancestry?
30% of White Americans have between 2% and 20% African ancestry.
Why is the muscle structure of African-Americans different from other races?
There is no significant biological difference in muscle structure between African-Americans and other racial groups. Variations in muscle size, strength, and composition are more closely linked to individual genetics, lifestyle factors, and training habits rather than race. Any observed differences are likely due to these individual factors rather than broad racial categorizations.
