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HIST147 Video Assignment – Africans in America: America's Journey Through Slavery - Part 4 (5 points)

Due: May 13 by 11:59pm (post response to Canvas)

Instructions

Students should watch part of the PBS documentary, Africans in America. While watching the film, students should complete the questions on the viewing worksheet (page 2 of this document) and submit their responses to Canvas. Students can access the video through the video link in the “Week Six” module in Canvas and watch from 42:00 to 56:30. As an alternative, students can access the video directly through YouTube at the link on the viewing worksheet (next page).

Submitting Your Response

Students can submit their completed viewing worksheet in one of two ways.

1. You can download this file and type your responses below the questions on the viewing worksheet.

2. You can print the viewing worksheet (page two of this document) and hand-write your responses as you watch the video. Then, take a photo of or scan your worksheet. You can submit the photo or scan to Canvas.

Africans in America: America's Journey Through Slavery - Part 4

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySxUTFFa5ZA (watch 42:00 to 56:30)

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