The History and Present Situation of Black Americans

Descendants of African slaves brought to the United States by European colonists in history. Also known as African American. Belong to the black race. Two-thirds of them are mulatto. General English. Mainly Christianity, Protestantism and Catholicism; Some people believe in Judaism and Islam. African Americans have played an important role in history. They actively participated in the American War of Independence and the Anti-Fascist War and made great achievements. They have also made great contributions to the development of American economy and culture and have always been the main force of American agriculture; Black workers in the steel industry account for about 1/3, and the automobile industry accounts for about half. In music, literature and sports; The achievements of blacks are more remarkable.

The history of African-Americans can be traced back to16th century when the United States became a European colony. From 16 to 19, European colonists transported a large number of slaves from Africa (mainly from West Africa, Congo and Angola) to America, and more than half of them were transported to the United States today, mainly working as coolies in cotton and sugar cane plantations and mines in southern States, and were brutally exploited and abused by white racists. With the development of American industry, blacks in the south moved to cities in the north and northwest. 186 1 ~ 1865 after the civil war, although slavery was abolished in law, blacks were still discriminated and oppressed by race, and it was difficult for African Americans to enjoy the same treatment as whites in politics, economy, education, employment and housing. They are at the bottom of American society and are constantly threatened by unemployment, poverty and death. Therefore, they waged a long-term resistance struggle. 1968 alone, a black riot struggle swept through 168 cities including Washington.