Category: American history

Reporter: Good evening, everyone. Tonight, we delve into the inspiring stories of two groups who have peacefully impacted change, as highlighted in the recent Newsela articles. Joining me is my esteemed colleague, Sarah, who has extensively researched these remarkable movements. Welcome, Sarah.
Sarah: Thank you for having me, John. It’s a pleasure to be here.
Reporter: Let’s start with the first group mentioned in the articles. Sarah, could you tell our viewers about the civil rights activists and their significant contributions?
Sarah: Absolutely, John. The civil rights activists, particularly during the 1960s, spearheaded a powerful movement for racial equality in the United States. Led by iconic figures like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., these individuals organized peaceful protests, such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Selma to Montgomery marches, to challenge segregation and discriminatory laws.
Reporter: It’s truly remarkable how their nonviolent actions sparked a nationwide conversation and led to significant legislative changes, like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Sarah: Exactly, John. Their courage and resilience in the face of adversity paved the way for progress and inspired future generations to continue fighting for justice and equality.
Reporter: Moving on to the second group mentioned in the articles, environmental activists have been making waves globally. What can you tell us about their efforts, Sarah?
Sarah: Environmental activists, John, have been instrumental in raising awareness about the urgent need to address climate change and protect our planet. From grassroots movements to international initiatives like Fridays for Future, individuals of all ages are advocating for sustainable practices and policy changes.
Reporter: Their dedication to preserving the environment for future generations is commendable. Through peaceful protests, tree planting initiatives, and educational campaigns, they’re making a tangible difference in communities worldwide.
Sarah: Absolutely, John. Their collective action serves as a reminder that we all have a role to play in safeguarding our planet and ensuring a sustainable future for all.
Reporter: Thank you, Sarah, for sharing these enlightening insights with us. It’s clear that both civil rights activists and environmentalists are driving positive change through peaceful means.
Sarah: Thank you for having me, John. Let’s continue to support and amplify the voices of these impactful groups as they strive for a better world.
[The camera fades out as the conversation comes to a close, leaving viewers inspired by the stories of these transformative movements.]

Write a four paragraph essay on the following:
Given Fannie Lou Hamer’s very limited formal education as the child of sharecroppers, how and where in her life did she learn lessons that enabled her to become such a powerful grassroots civil rights leader? To earn full credit, make sure to describe at least FOUR different “lessons” she learned outside the classroom. Write ONE PARAGRAPH on EACH “LESSON.” use the source that I provided in the file only that source thank you

The assignment question:
is Pan Africanism an ongoing global mass movement? You need to answer the question in the context of these two events:
1. The development of Black Consciousness since the 1960s
2. the movement from civil rights to human rights during the 1960s

These will be based on one primary source document of your choosing from Chapter 15 found in the document reader, For the Record. (A primary source is something generated at or near the time of the event under examination.) The primary source document will be followed by Review Questions. Use those questions to guide your prose essay response. Do not simply respond with bulleted or numbered answers. Again, the expectation for this assignment is college-level analysis and writing, No Al!! Make sure you have all the appropriate citations and works cited. Include an accurate word count at the end of the essay that does NOT include footnotes or works cited. After carefully proofreading and checking that the word count is a minimum of 300 words. 
“The Daily Cleveland Herald: Women, War, and Negroes (1869)” 
Text required: For the Record: a
Documentary History (8th Edition Vol. 1) by David E. Shi and Holly A. Mayer

A big-picture theme we’ve discussed in class is the rise of American liberalism in the 1930s, its pinnacle in the 1960s, its decline in the 1970s, and the triumphant of American conservatism from the 1980s onward. Your assignment is to write a 1000-1,500 word essay that chronicles this rise and fall of liberalism and the triumph of conservatism.
Be sure to include all the following topics in your essay: Keynesian Economics, Great Depression, New Deal, World War II, Cold War, Eisenhower Administration events, Civil Rights Movement, Great Society, Vietnam War, Southern Strategy, Nixon Administration events, Supply Side Economics, Reagan Administration events, Clinton Administration events.
Be sure to show cause and effect and demonstrate an understanding of how/why the events contributed to the big picture theme.
Due Date
Exams must be submitted to Blackboard no later than 11:59 pm on Tuesday 5/7. Late exams will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to insure that exams are uploaded onto Blackboard by the due date. Plan accordingly for unexpected things like illness, accidents, computer crashes, internet outages, Blackboard problems, plagues, locusts, etc.
Guidelines
1) While the occasional internet source is permissible, the lecture should be your primary source material. Exams that rely heavily on internet sources will receive a failing grade.
2) Any information in your exam that did not come from the lecture MUST have a citation. Exams that do not cite non-lecture source material will be considered plagiarized and receive a zero.
3) Exams must be an organized and developed essay. Do not copy and paste notes. Instead, explain how the events contributed to the rise and fall of liberalism and the triumph of conservatism.
4) Exams must be organized in a clear, logical manner.
5) Exams must be written to the best of your ability. Refer to the Guidelines for Good Writing found in the paper assignments for tips on how to improve your writing.
6) Exams are to be written individually.
7) Exams must be double-spaced in a standard 12-point font.
8) Exams must be original work—meaning no cutting and pasting work from other classes or from former students. Note that if you submit something through SafeAssign, I will know about it.
Additional Instructions
Not adhering to any of these guidelines on this assignment sheet will adversely affect your grade. So please, edit and proofread your paper thoroughly before submitting. Since this is a final exam, I will not read rough drafts or discuss your answer with you. I will, however, cryptically answer any questions you may have via email.

Select 3 different topics covered in the chapter reading. For each of your selected topics, tell me about your thoughts on the topic. Did you find it interesting, outrageous, etc? Why? Reading Responses should contain 3 paragraphs (one paragraph per topic). Each paragraph should concisely summarize the selected topic, discuss your thoughts on/ reaction to the selected topic and reference the section of the textbook that you found your topic. Completed responses should be about 100 words in length and submitted as Rich Text Files or Microsoft Word Documents.

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