Resistance Strategies 2.18-2.22

What is the main focus of Topic 2.18 in the study of Resistance Strategies?

• The role of technology in modern protests

• Maroon Societies and Autonomous Black Communities

• The impact of social media on social movements

• Economic strategies used in resistance movements

Which skill is suggested for mastering the content of Topic 2.18?

• Quantitative Analysis

• Applying Disciplinary Knowledge

• Comparative Analysis

• Ethnographic Research

What does the skill 'Source Analysis' involve according to the suggested skills for Topic 2.18?

• Analyzing the reliability and bias in numerical data

• Describing a source’s perspective, purpose, context, and audience

• Evaluating the impact of historical events on contemporary society

• Understanding the geographical factors influencing historical events

What is the primary characteristic of maroon communities as they emerged across the African diaspora?

• They were primarily urban settlements.

• They were located in remote and hidden environments.

• They were easily accessible to enslavers.

• They were temporary camps with no long-term settlements.

For how long did some maroon communities last?

• A few months

• A few years

• A full century

• Over two centuries

Which of the following best describes the duration of existence for other maroon communities?

• Less than a decade

• Several decades

• A full century

• Half a century

What did Maroon communities primarily consist of?

• Enslaved people seeking freedom

• Self-emancipated people and those born free

• Colonial administrators

• European settlers

What was a significant aspect of the maroon communities?

• They were under constant surveillance

• They were primarily agricultural

• They created autonomous spaces with African-based cultural practices

• They were heavily industrialized

Where did African Americans form maroon communities as mentioned in the text?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Great Dismal Swamp

• Mississippi River

• Rocky Mountains

Which of the following countries is NOT mentioned as a location where maroon communities emerged outside the U.S.?

• Brazil

• Jamaica

• Mexico

• Suriname