Discuss the development of the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s. What were the important event and issues, and how did it compare to earlier attempts to attain rights for African Americans. Was the civil rights movement a success or a failure?
Help me study for my History class. Im stuck and dont understand.
Write 1,500 word essay.
Papers must be typed, double-spaced with 12-point font (Times or Times New Roman) and 1,500 words (excluding bibliography). The paper must have a bibliography and all sources must be properly cited in either MLA or Chicago Manual of Style.
Must develop their own thesis and should also incorporate supplementary primary source readings as necessary. Your paper should discuss the development of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s by analyzing the important events, issues, strategies, impact and achievements. No outside sources are allowed.
Supplementary reading link:
http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/7024
https://libraries.ucsd.edu/farmworkermovement/essays/essays/Letter%20From%20Delano.pdf
http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/6545
http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/6461/
http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/6445
https://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/document/message-to-grassroots/
https://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/document/letter-from-birmingham-city-jail-excerpts/