History of the United States II / Unit 9 USH2 1231 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Marcus Garvey
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The idea
Marcus Garvey led the Universal Negro Improvement Association, preaching racial pride, the celebration of Blackness, and a return to Africa.
In practice
Thousands of mainly working-class followers drawn to the movement and its Black Star steamship line.
Where people slip
Convicted of mail fraud, Garvey was imprisoned and deported. Digital History says his message of racial pride struck a responsive chord.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
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