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Africans in America, 1619-1865 /

Discusses how West Africans were taken from their homeland and brought to America as slaves, the experiences slaves had in the new country, and the contributions this cultural group made to American society. Includes sidebars, recipes, and activities.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Olson, Kay Melchisedech
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Mankato, Minn. : Blue Earth Books, [2003]
Series:Coming to America (Mankato, Minn.)
Subjects:
African Americans > History > Juvenile literature.
Slavery > United States > History > Juvenile literature.
Slave trade > United States > History > Juvenile literature.
United States > Civilization > African influences > Juvenile literature.
African Americans > History.
Slavery > History.
Table of Contents:
  • Early Africans in America
  • Life in the Old Country
  • The trip over
  • Arriving in America
  • Surviving in America
  • Keeping traditions
  • Slave ship route map
  • Make a family tree
  • Timeline
  • Famous African Americans
  • Words to know
  • To learn more
  • Places to write and visit
  • Internet Sites
  • Index.