From First Contact to the Civil War

Write a five to six (5-6) page paper in which you:

1. Explain the principal manner in which the survival of  African-Americans from colonial through Civil War times is inextricably  rooted in West African traditions. Support your response with at least  two (2) aspects of African culture that had survived and manifested  themselves in the daily lives of both free and enslaved  African-Americans.
2. Investigate at least two (2) events between 1619‒1860 that  demonstrate the ability of enslaved and free African-Americans to  overcome the legal limitations on their claims to dignity and  self-respect. Provide your rationale for selecting the two (2) events in  question.
3. Examine the manner in which your two (2) chosen events showcase the  ability of the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence to live  up to their promises. Include specific examples from both documents  that reinforce your argument.
4. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note:  Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.