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What Is African American Studies?

Adam King

Adam King

8 min read

Study Guide Overview

This AP African American Studies study guide covers the interdisciplinary nature of the field, its origins in the Civil Rights and Black Campus Movements, and its contemporary relevance. It explores early African history and diaspora, dispelling misconceptions about Africa. The guide analyzes key primary sources like photos and programs from pivotal moments in the field's development. Finally, it provides practice questions and exam tips covering key concepts like diaspora, intersectionality, and systemic racism, emphasizing the connections between historical movements and the field's evolution.

Question 1 of 19

African American Studies uses a super cool lens 👓 to view the Black experience, what does this mean?

It focuses solely on historical events

It examines the Black experience from multiple viewpoints

It mainly concentrates on African languages

It is only about political science