The first textbook of its kind in Canada, Black History: Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas explores the compelling story of Africa and its people. Developed for the grade 11 course in Black History and an excellent supplement for any Canadian and World Studies or Social Studies course, this text spans the broad sweep of African history, from early civilizations to the 21st century, and includes a special focus on the Canadian diaspora experience. This visually rich resource will engage and motivate both teachers and students.

• Expressions: A description and brief analysis of specific landmark accomplishments in the visual arts, literature, music, or architecture.
• Originals: Sketches of Black leaders in politics, economics, philosophy, technology, social reform, and the arts.
• Ideas: An in-depth treatment of important ideas or movements that have informed African and diaspora experiences and identity.
• The Historian's Craft: A full-page feature on methods of historical inquiry, including research techniques, methods for detecting bias, academic documentation, ways of generating a thesis, using primary and secondary sources, and conducting research on the Internet.
• Teacher's Resource: Includes assessment and evaluation tools and strategies; answers to textbook questions and activities; and an accompanying CD-ROM with modifiable line masters and image bank.

Introduction

Unit 1: Early African History: The Land and Its Peoples

• Chapter 1: Africa: The Birthplace of Humanity
• Chapter 2: Early African Civilizations

Unit 2: Africa Discovers Europe and the Americas

• Chapter 3: Africa and Europe: The Devastating Connection
• Chapter 4: Africa and the Age of Imperialism

Unit 3: Toward Freedom

• Chapter 5: Oppression and Resistance: Canada and the United States
• Chapter 6: Oppression and Resistance: The Caribbean and Latin America
• Chapter 7: The Fight for African Independence
  

Unit 4: Moving Forward

• Chapter 8: Black People in Canada Since the Second World War
• Chapter 9: Africa Today

Glossary
Index

Teacher's Resource Part B, Chapter 1 (1.1 MB)

Chapter 3: Africa and Europe: The Devastating Connection

Updated Chapter 5: Oppression and Resistance: Canada and the United States (10.4 MB)

The Teacher's Resource includes assessment and evaluation tools and strategies; answers to textbook questions and activities; and an accompanying CD-ROM with modifiable line masters and image bank.

ISBN: 978-1-55239-355-0 Publication Price: $199.95

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  Updated Chapter 5: Oppression and Resistance: Canada and the United States (10.4 MB)