Reparations for Slavery: The Fight for Compensation

by Sarah Goldy-Brown

Book Overview

The enslavement of Africans in America is one of the most shameful aspects of U.S. history. In modern times, some activist groups have called for compensation, also known as reparations, to be made to descendants of slaves. Detailing all the angles of this ongoing debate, this subject is explored through rich main text, engaging sidebars, primary sources, and annotated quotes from influential figures. Readers get a nuanced understanding of the arguments...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1534562974
• ISBN13: 9781534562974
• Release Date: December 2017
• Publisher: Lucent Press
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 12 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 10