Instructions: Please Write a Thorough, Well-Organized Essay to Answer Each

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Essay

Instructions: Please write a thorough, well-organized essay to answer each question. How did historical circumstances contribute to the development of the ancient Hebrews' ethical code? Specifically, how did the episodes of exile and the increasing economic and social complexity of Hebrew society attune the Hebrew prophets to the plight of the weak and poor?

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Definitions:

Hampton Institute

Now known as Hampton University, it is a historically Black university located in Hampton, Virginia, established in 1868 to educate freed slaves.

Jack Johnson

The first African-American world heavyweight boxing champion, holding the title from 1908 to 1915, known for breaking color barriers in the sport.

Race Riots

Historical incidents of violent civil unrest and conflict that predominantly stem from racial tension and conflicts between racial or ethnic groups.

Jim Crow Laws

A series of state and local laws in the United States that enforced racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans, especially in the South, from the late 19th century into the 1960s.