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Political systems

The organisation and interaction of the members that make up the governing power of a social community or state.

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apprenticeship

Political systems; Slavery

The period during which a person is bound (under contract) as an apprentice.

asante

Political systems; Slavery

Asante people are members of an ethnic group from areas of Ghana, in West Africa, who share a common culture and language.

assimilation

Political systems; Slavery

A process of making or becoming similar to others; to integrate into the majority.

Atlanta Compromise

Political systems; Slavery

On September 15, 1885, in a speech in Atlanta, Georgia, black educator Booker T. Washington told his audience that black people must postpone any attempt to gain political power ...

Back to Africa campaign

Political systems; Slavery

In 1920 in New York City, Marcus Garvey maintained that black separation from a corrupt white society was necessary. He advocated the idea of black people returning to Africa. One ...

Bacon's Rebellion

Political systems; Slavery

In 1676, Nathaniel Bacon, a prosperous Virginia planter, led a rebellion against the colonial government due to tension between the elite and small farmers. During the rebellion, ...

Benin

Political systems; Slavery

The Kingdom of Benin was a widespread empire across Nigeria and present day Benin that flourished from the 14th to the 19th century before it was captured and plundered by the ...