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Do blacks deserve a national apology? Should today's citizenry be held morally and financially accountable for the misdeeds of America's forefathers? (American Thought)(Cover Story) Carol M. Swain.
USA Today (Magazine)
Jan 2004 v132 i2704 p30(2) (2002 words)
Instructions: Locate this article by visiting
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1. What are the main arguments presented in this article that favor an apology for slavery and reparations to blacks?
2. What are the main arguments presented in this article that oppose an apology and reparations?
3. Why does the author think that an apology for slavery from the federal government would be both relatively easy and highly beneficial?
4. What is your own opinion regarding a national apology for slavery? Why do you feel this way?
5. What is your own opinion regarding reparations? Why?
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