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In communities, research the problems that the Afro-Mexican population has faced in the past and continue until the present. You can consult books from a library, websites, or experts from your community.
Create a comparative table in your notebook. Remember to use the past tense or used to to describe things that happened and the present tense to describe things in the present. Use the following table as your guide:
With the help of your teacher,develop proposals for a research project about the way the Afro-descendant population has lived in our country in the past and the present.
a) Establish a clear objective for the investigation. For example:Explore the daily lives and struggles of Afro-descendant populations during the Viceroyalty period and today.
Understand the cultural contributions that Afro-descendants have made to society.
b) Discuss your thoughts on the historical challenges they faced and continue to face. Consider the emotions and themes you want to capture in your project.
c) Collaborate with your teacher to plan the research process.
Identify reliable sources such as books, documentaries, or interviews with Afro-descendant individuals.
Remember to focus on gathering information about one specific aspect that interests you, like living conditions, cultural contributions, or challenges faced historically and in the present.
d) Create a list of words that describe people and their qualities.e)Write a brief report about your initial findings. Use the simple past tense, the past progressive tense, and used to whenever possible (at least one sentence with each one).
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| situation of African People in New Spain | Situation of Afro-Mexican People in the Present |
| African people in New Spain were forced to work in dangerous mines. | According to the Enadis 2022, 37.9% of the Afro-descendant population over 12 stated their rights are not respected in the country. |
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