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The celebration of Kwanzaa was meant to:A.Encourage consumerism among African Americans.B.Attract African immigrants to the United StatesC.Honor the African tradition of harvest festivals.D.Keep African Americans from becoming Christians.

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The celebration of Kwanzaa was meant to:A.Encourage consumerism among African Americans.B.Attract African immigrants to the United StatesC.Honor the African tradition of harvest festivals.D.Keep African Americans from becoming Christians.

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The celebration of Kwanzaa was meant to honor the African tradition of harvest festivals. So, the correct answer is C. Honor the African tradition of harvest festivals.

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  1. Understand the question: The question is asking about the purpose of the celebration of Kwanzaa.

  2. Research: Kwanzaa is a week-long annual celebration held in the United States and other nations of the African diaspora in the Americas to honor African heritage in African-American culture. It is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in gift-giving and a feast. Kwanzaa has seven core principles (Nguzo Saba). It was created by Maulana Karenga and was first celebrated in 1966–67.

  3. Answer: Based on the research, Kwanzaa was created to honor the African tradition of harvest festivals, not to encourage consumerism among African Americans, attract African immigrants to the United States, or keep African Americans from becoming Christians. Therefore, the correct answer is C. Honor the African tradition of harvest festivals.

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