How does Painter describe Black Americans' historical factors that contribute to the community's identity. Select one: a. Historically, Black American history begins with slavery, which included many men and women from various African countries and villages, and continues to the American Revolution, thus their identity is fragmented to this day. b. African/Black American identity is diversely and shaped by slavery, the racist policy of the "one drop of Black blood rule', the union of European and Indian ancestry, and class. C. Black abolitionists shaped the African American identity when they advocated ending slavery and for Blacks to be counted alongside whites, although thought to be inferior.

During colonialism, the Europeans set up their colonies all over the world. Their intentions were to extract wealth from other parts of the world and bring it back to Europe. They also had other intentions behind colonizing the world. These factors were - practicing religion outside their homeland. They were also on the verge of competing against each other to become the most powerful nation in Europe.