Writing a Letter to Congress This unit has stressed that civic participation is an important part of a working democratic system and that there are many ways for a person to get
involved in this process. Voting is one important example, but concerned citizens also have the opportunity to write to their representatives at the state
and national levels. Because the legislative branch makes the laws, it is important to let your representatives know your thoughts on certain issues.
Part A
For this task, choose any issue that is relevant to you or that is currently being discussed in your local or national news. If you like, you can
reference something related to the issue that you explored in the first task of this Unit Activity. In the space provided below, explain a little about
the issue you've chosen and why it is important to you.

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the culture of the americas was influenced by the language, food, and music of africa.

explanation:

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my cultural heritage consists of irish, german, native american, and others.

answer:

it caused mass african migration, african populations to grow, african empires to topple, and racism against slaves to emerge.

background

early european explorers to the americas likely experienced emotions including awe at the vast "new" environment, amazement at meeting "others," the thrill of the unknown, concern for personal safety, desire for personal reward, and longing for their homeland and those left behind. written and pictorial records attributed to europeans provide the bulk of the records of these early travels. impressions of natives as well as native impressions of europeans are frequently framed in the narratives of the explorers. examination of these records indicates the cautious and curious nature of first encounters.

significance

centuries of ignorance, prejudice, and opinions lacking evidence or scholarly research have tainted traditional views of the earliest meetings between native americans (first nations in canada) and europeans. students may come to recognize how the later period of continued exploration, settlement, and interaction was influenced by these early encounters from the st. lawrence river to georgia.