History Discussion: Impact of Race on US Government and Society

This document presents responses to two discussion questions related to the history of race in the United States. The first question examines how racial notions influenced the US federal government's relationship with indigenous peoples, analyzing the impact of imperialism and colonization. The second question explores the significance of "coon songs" and black minstrels in blackface, revealing racial attitudes and power dynamics. Both responses are supported by cited articles, providing insights into the historical context of race relations and cultural expressions in the United States. The author discusses the tensions between the government and indigenous populations, the impact of land disputes, and the ways in which cultural performances reflected and shaped racial perceptions. The document provides a clear understanding of historical racial issues and their manifestations.

Running head: HISTORY
History
Name of the Student
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Question 1.................................................................................................................................2
Question 2.................................................................................................................................2
Reference List...........................................................................................................................3

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Question 1
Ans: The notions of the racial features of the Federal Government of the United States of
America played an important role in influencing the indigenous people of the country. The
tribal, the native and the other people who formed a major part of the indigenous people of
the country itself felt that they were being oppressed by the various rules which were made
by the Government of The United States of America itself. Thus, this led to the problems
between both the groups themselves (Schroeder, 2016).
This problem was mainly because of the tribal and the indigenous people not wanting
to give their lands to the Government of the United States and this ultimately led to tensions
between both the groups, thereby culminating in war between the groups themselves in the
country itself. Therefore, it can be said from the article that the authors have stated the main
problems caused by the white and the tribal in the country itself.
Question 2
Ans: Coon songs are a common sight in the country of the United States of America itself.
The coon songs are generally being sung at the parlours of the restaurants by the women who
are usually black skinned. This statement is clear because it gives an idea to the readers about
the racial picture in the country itself.
The common fact is African Americans in the country are looked down upon as they
are considered to be inferior. It is because of this fact that the blacks suffer their own
protecting themselves and their version of Lex Luther along with his robot. Thus, it can be
stated that in the current times, minstrels have been opened in the country, food good,
allowing only the black people of the country themselves. This fact tells the referees are
genuinely making rumour sounds. Thus, from this fact, it can be concluded that the demand
of gender equality is always high (Reed, 2001).

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Reference List
"Passing for Black: Coon Songs and the Performance of Race," by
Schroeder, from Journal of American Culture (2010).
Negotiating Identity in Hawai'i," by Reed, from Discourse: Studies in the
Cultural Politics of Education (2001).