Examkin

Question

Difficulty: EasyPan-Africanism and Garveyism

Read the statement below.

"We must canonize our own saints, create our own martyrs, and elevate to positions of fame and honor Black men and women who have made their distinct contributions to our history."
— Marcus Garvey, Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey, 1923

This statement best reflects which of the following core principles of Garveyism?

  1. A
    The lobbying of European colonial powers to reform their administrative systems
  2. B
    The assumption that all societies on the African continent share a single, uniform culture
  3. The cultivation of racial pride and self-relianceAnswer
  4. D
    The insistence that all Black individuals must immediately emigrate to West Africa

Answer

The cultivation of racial pride and self-reliance
The correct answer is correct because the quote emphasizes creating 'our own saints' and 'our own martyrs,' which directly encourages racial pride and self-reliance rather than relying on external validation or integration.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the provided quote for key themes.
The quote calls for Black people to 'canonize our own saints' and 'create our own martyrs,' indicating a focus on internal community values, history, and self-validation.
Understanding the primary source is the first step in identifying the ideological position.
2
Link the themes to the correct core principle of Garvey's Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA).
The themes of self-validation and honoring Black history align directly with the Garveyite principles of racial pride and economic and cultural self-reliance.
This confirms the correct choice by matching the textual evidence with the historical concept.

Key Concept

Garveyism and the promotion of Black self-reliance, racial pride, and cultural independence through the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA).
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Rate this question

Topics

Pan-Africanism and Garveyism

More questions from this topic