According to "the negro digs up his past." the study of the african american past was at first based on
a: facts and truth
b: rhetoric and propaganda
c: science and logic
d: systematic and scientific methods

The correct answer should be B: Rhetoric and propaganda

Before the 18th century, there was mostly racism and propaganda regarding slavery that was presented as the official history of African-Americans and Africans in general. There was no science in it and often the "scientists" presented "evidence" that there was a reason for racism even though it was a lie.

The correct answer is d