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Reflection and Discussion Questions Related to Marcus Garvey’s Life
What is “Garveyism” and what was the reason for its creation?
Does the philosophy (ideas) behind Garveyism have anything in common with the racist apartheid laws in South Africa and Jim Crow laws in the United States?
How does Garveyism differ from these systems of social segregation?
President Woodrow Wilson, who helped to create the League of Nations in 1919, supported a policy of self-determination wherein all nations (groups of people with a common history who identify with each other) had the right to create their own country.
Do Blacks count as a nation? Why or why not?
Based on the article did Marcus Garvey support the principal of self-determination? Explain.
The Greater Liberia Act of 1939 would deport 12 million African-Americans to Liberia at federal expense to relieve unemployment. The act failed in Congress, and Garvey lost even more support among the black population.
Do you think that the Greater Liberia Act of 1939 was a good way to help improve the living conditions and opportunities of African Americans? Why or why not?
Can you draw any parallels between the ideological relationship of W.E. DuBois and Marcus Garvey and that of MLK Jr. and Malcolm X?
What UP value(s) does Marcus Garvey represent? (Give evidence from the movie or biography)
What do you think were some of Marcus Garvey’s less outstanding qualities? (Give evidence)
In your opinion what was Marcus Garvey’s most important lifetime achievement? Why?