We have covered a great of information in the first half of this class. Take a deep breath. You have learned a great deal more than you realize. For your midterm exam please respond to following prompt with an essay: All culture is fluid, constantly changing, evolving. Historically African American culture is a distinct culture within the United States that draws on West African traditions, beliefs, knowledges and is strongly shaped by experiences, environment, circumstances and influences. How did Black Americans, as individuals or communities, form and preserve Black culture in North America from the 1600s to the 1840s. Your answer should draw exclusively from the content addressed in this course through lectures, media, primary and second sources and assigned readings and class discussions. Make sure your essay provides specific examples. You will need to specify components of Black culture and explain the strategies used to retain them. If you google this question you will find many answers — but they will not be specific or relevant to this class material and I will not be able to give you credit for them. Use your notes, readings, talk among your classmates. The use of Chat GBT for any reason on any aspect of this exam will result in a 0. You’ve got this. Have faith in yourself. Please write this as if you were in class by giving specific examples from the documents while you prove your argument
