JFK and the Civil Right Movement

Please note that this is a research assignment and not a report. You will be digging into research materials and making educated, informed statements about your topic.

Essay Length: 1200 words, minimum (1500 words, maximum)
In-text citations (author, pg. #) are required.

1. Introductory paragraph:
The introductory paragraph should be no longer than 7-8 complete sentences. Please avoid the use of “I” in your paper. Your introduction should contain a thesis statement that tells the reader what you have discovered in your research. For information on how to write a great introduction, please see the website below.
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2. Body:
In the body of the essay, students should consider the following questions:
* What did the individual or event you selected for the topic contribute to the Civil Rights Movement? Be specific and include examples from multiple sources.
* What challenges or hardships did the individual experience? What challenges did participants in the event experience? 10 points
* What did the journals, texts, and primary source documents you read have to say about the significance of your individual or event to the Civil Rights Movement?
* Explain the response or reaction of the American public to the individual or event you selected. 10 points

3. Conclusion:
The conclusion should be no more than 7-10 sentences. For tips on how to write a great conclusion, please see the website below and scroll to the bottom of the page.
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