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Write an answer to the following question. Your essay should be approximately three pages in length, not including any prints, pictures, or images.

Focus: The Slave Trade (Essay Two)

Some in the African American community (and elsewhere) have argued that the only real long-term solution for the problems caused by slavery would be so-called reparations. A good summary of the argument for this position can be found at: http://www.straightblack.com/culture/African-American-Articles/African-American-Slavery-Reparations.html. Others believe that reparations would only cause more problems, and vehemently reject such a position; see arguments against at: http://www.nationalcenter.org/Reparations.html#A, as well as at the previous site. You should also listen to the “Justice Talking” debate sponsored by National Public Radio, at: mms://128.91.58.209/WMA/fullshow/000728_ReparationsSlavery.wma (this is a windows media file). Where do you stand on this issue? What do you think are the most compelling arguments for and against?