“Relationships of Dependency”

African American Education In 500-1,000 words, discuss school life for African Americans in the South during the late-1800s to the early 1900s. What was the purpose of education, according to differing philosophies and models, and who were their proponents? What is the difference between “vocational” and “cultural schooling”? What were the advantages/disadvantages of each? Did white Southerners prefer one over the other? Why? How difficult was it to find funding to keep African American schools operating? What did the community and/or individuals do to acquire the necessary funds? Use specific individuals and/or families and their circumstances from the documentary as examples to illustrate your discussion.</p>