What role did law play in the experiences of the different racial and ethnic groups portrayed in the chapter?

Thinking back to Chapter 1 of the textbook, what role did law play in the experiences of the different racial and ethnic groups portrayed in the chapter?
Can you think of any current examples where law affects certain racial or ethnic groups and their experience in the United States?

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Discussion Board Rubric
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Relevance
Information is clearly relatable to the main topic, and includes multiple examples and supporting details.
Information clearly relates to the main topic, but not enough supporting evidence or details are given.
Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic, simply restates the main topic, or consists of an unsupported opinion
Organization and Mechanics
Well-organized, well written, easy to read and understand. No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Professional language was used.
Well-organized
but “flow” could
be improved. 1-4 minor grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Professional language and style are used occasionally throughout the post.
Organization
lacking and posts
are difficult or impossible to follow. Post contains major grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors. Professional language and style are not used throughout the post.
Completeness
Discussion board post is between 200-300+ words long.
Discussion board post is between 100-199 words long.
Discussion board
post is less than 100 words long.
Peer Response
Student responded
to at least one of their classmates’ responses.
Student did not provide a response
to any classmates’ responses.
Peer Response Relevance
Student replied to peers with insights, additional supporting evidence, or evidence backed opinions
Student response was relevant but needed additional supporting details
Student did not provide a response
to any classmates’ responses.
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