Question

According to "The Negro Digs Up His Past." The study of the African American past was at first based on
A: facts and truth
B: rhetoric and propaganda
C: science and logic
D: systematic and scientific methods

Answer 1

The correct answer should be B: Rhetoric and propaganda

Before the 18th century, there was mostly racism and propaganda regarding slavery that was presented as the official history of African-Americans and Africans in general. There was no science in it and often the "scientists" presented "evidence" that there was a reason for racism even though it was a lie.

Answer 2

The study of African American past according to "The Negro Digs up His past" was first based on: B. Rhetoric and propaganda.

What is Propaganda?

Propaganda is a form of communication that is used to persuade an individual or an audience to further an agenda. This can be due to selfish reasons.

When the author of the book "The Negro Digs Up His Past" looked at the study of African Americans, he concluded that they were based on rhetoric and propaganda.

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