Asked by Evans Aidoo on Jun 06, 2024

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How did Garveyites define freedom at the time of World War I?

A) as the right to serve in desegregated military units
B) as black self-reliance and national self-determination
C) as equal pay for equal work
D) as the perfect blending and assimilation of white and black Americans
E) as the right to bear arms and listen to jazz

Garveyites

Followers of Marcus Garvey and his philosophy of black nationalism and Pan-Africanism in the early 20th century.

Self-Reliance

A philosophical and social principle that emphasizes the importance of individuals relying on their own capabilities and resources rather than depending on external support.

National Self-Determination

The principle that the people of a nation have the right to decide their own political status and to form their own government, without outside interference.

  • Define how different groups, including the Garveyites, conceptualized freedom during WWI.
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FAIZA SIDDIQUIJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Garveyites, followers of Marcus Garvey and his Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), defined freedom as black self-reliance and national self-determination. They emphasized the importance of economic independence and the creation of a separate nation for African Americans.