Response on Midterm Paper

Before I started this midterm paper I was overwhelmed on which historical things in the 4 centuries of African American Culture I was going to talk about and focus in on. I decided to choose the ones that made a difference to many's lifes and beliefs. I also chose moments that seemed to redefine human character as well as show the reality of hatred and racism that was present in America. While writing about these as well as the ways African Americans resisted them, it gave me a deeper understanding of how all these things were connected and the history behind each one. I felt that the paper assignment was clear and the way to set it up, by historical periods, really made writing it alot easier. Although I did enjoy writing it, I am glad to be done!!! I feel like I learned alot through analyzing each of these periods and really interpreting how African Americans understood many of the things going on around them at those specific times. I gained a deeper understanding of the culture behind the history, and how both can intertwine and influence one another.