You will write about African American roles in government and politics. Your essay answer should include: a discussion of change over time, including material from the 1600s, 1700s, 1800s, 1900s and 21st century—1500s to 1865; a discussion of regional differences [north, south, west], if any a discussion of internal and external/foreign influences on the topic you have chosen. THIS ESSAY SHOULD BE AT LEAST 750 WORDS. .