Analytical Essay I

AAS 4120 Analytical Essay I Rubric

1. In the Introduction of Black Visions: The Roots of Contemporary African-American Ideologies, Michael Dawson identifies six ideological trends in Black Political Thought. Which category of the Dawson framework best exemplifies the thought of Frederick Douglass. (10 points) Use textual evidence from your readings of Douglass to illustrate your points. (10 points for a quote that supports your argument of where Douglass fits on the Dawson model)

2. Contrast and compare the Black ideologies of the Mack Jones model with the Dawson assertion of six ideological trends. Look for intersections and differences between the two scholars assertions on Black Political Thought. What category does Dawson have that Jones does not address? (At least 5 comparisons for 25 points, a minimum of 1 contrast for 5 points)

3. Michael Dawson argues, “Black nationalists have grappled with three overlapping definitions of ‘the’ black nation.” What are these three definitions? (12: 4 for each definition)

Which definition best applies to the thinking of a) Martin Delaney, b) David Walker, and c) Maria Stewart?

Delaney (3)

David Walker (3)

Maria Stewart (3) Please use textual evidence to support your analysis. Textual evidence for each (9)

4. Utilize the Mack Jones framework to analyze the “Address to the Slaves of the United States of America.” What is Henry Highland Garnet calling for enslaved Africans to do? (5) Which of Jones Black ideological constructs best applies the Garnet’s message in “Address to the Slaves of the United States of America.” (5)

Use two passages of the speech to illustrate your point. (10)