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The Handy African American History Answer Book
Contributor(s): Smith, Jessie Carney (Author)

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 ISBN: 1578594529     ISBN-13: 9781578594528
Publisher: Visible Ink Press
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: January 2014
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies
- History | Reference
- History | African American
Dewey: 973.049
LCCN: 2013031270
Series: Handy Answer Books
Physical Information: 0.91" H x 7.1" W x 9.29" L (1.49 lbs) 432 pages
Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - African American
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents
Review Citations: Booklist 12/15/2013 pg. 32
Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2014 - Recommended - Better Than Most
 
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Publisher Description:
Celebrating the impact of African Americans on U.S. society, culture, and history! Traces African American history through four centuries of profound changes and amazing accomplishments.

Walking readers through a rich but often overlooked part of American history, The Handy African American History Answer Book addresses the people, times, and events that influenced and changed African American history. An overview of major biographical figures and history-making events is followed by a deeper look at the development in the arts, entertainment, business, civil rights, music, government, journalism, religion, science, sports, and more. Covering a broad range of the African American experience, showcasing interesting insights and facts, this helpful reference answers 700 commonly-asked questions including ...

  • What is the significance of the Apollo Theater?
  • What were the effects of the Great Depression on black artists?
  • Who were some of America's early free black entrepreneurs?
  • What is the historical role of the barbershop in the African American community? and
  • What was Black Wall Street?
  • What does "40 acres and a mule" mean?
  • What was the Black Arts Movement?
  • Who were the Harlem Hellfighters?
  • Who was the first black saint?
  • Who was called the "Father of Blood Plasma"?
  • What caused African Americans to lose their fidelity to "the Party of Lincoln"?
  • What was the impact of Negro Leagues Baseball on American culture?

    Blending trivia with historical review in an engaging question-and-answer format, The Handy African American History Answer Book is perfect for browsing and is ideal for history buffs, trivia fans, students and teachers and anyone interested in a better and more thorough understanding of the history of black Americans. With many photos and illustrations this fun, fact-filled tome is richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness.

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