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tatyanajohnson

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Briefly provide an argument for and against payment of reparations to descendants of African Americans who
  were enslaved.


 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

List and briefly explain the significance of two examples of historical practices or policies discussed in this
  chapter that have taken away the rights of certain social groups.


 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Jsherida

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: Pro - US prosperity came from the labor of enslaved people, the US never compensated African
Americans, precedent of reparations for Japanese descendants. Con  today's taxpayers were not
actually involved, no current African American citizens were slaves.



Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: Colonization, Slavery, Manifest Destiny or the taking of Mexico's land, immigration laws that
excluded certain populations that were seen as less desirable



tatyanajohnson

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

vickybb89

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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