Overview
Black History is a four-colour, hardcover book that explores the compelling story of Africa and its people. The text spans the broad sweep of African history, from early civilizations to the 21st century, and includes a special focus on the Diaspora experience in Canada.”
- 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.
Top ∧Content Summary
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
Top ∧Teacher's Resource
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: $179.95
Teacher's Resource Part B, Chapter 1 (1.1 MB)
