Question

read the passage about black power. what did black power promote?
check any of the boxes that apply.

unity among african americans
integration of the races
self-dependence among african americans
independence among african americans
acceptance of current society

the concept of black power... is a call for black people in this country to unite, to recognize their heritage, to build a sense of community. it is a call for black people to begin to define their own goals, to lead their own organizations and to support those organizations.
-black power: the politics of liberation of america, 1967

Explanation:

Analyze the source text

The passage defines Black Power as "a call for black people in this country to unite, to recognize their heritage, to build a sense of community." This directly supports the idea of promoting unity among African Americans.

Evaluate self-dependence and independence

The text states it is a call "to begin to define their own goals, to lead their own organizations and to support those organizations." This emphasizes self-reliance, self-dependence, and independence rather than relying on external groups or accepting the status quo.

Assess integration and acceptance

The passage focuses on building distinct black-led organizations and defining their own goals. It does not mention racial integration or acceptance of current society; in fact, it calls for a departure from current societal structures by establishing independent leadership.

Synthesize the correct choices

Based on the Theme and Message of the text, the promoted concepts are:

1. Unity among African Americans ("unite", "build a sense of community")
2. Self-dependence among African Americans ("define their own goals", "support those organizations")
3. Independence among African Americans ("lead their own organizations")

Answer:

• Unity among African Americans (Correct answer)
• Integration of the races
• Self-dependence among African Americans (Correct answer)
• Independence among African Americans (Correct answer)
• Acceptance of current society