Howard Zinn: A People's History of the United States, Chapter 1: Columbus, The Indians, and Human Progress (1980/2005) Slavery
Howard Zinn: A People's History of the United States, Chapter 2: Drawing the Color Line (1980/2005)
Frederick Douglass: Selections from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave (1845)
"What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?"
Compose a brief essay of at least 400 words but no more than 600 words (not including your references list) on the following topic, referring to and critiquing relevant ideas as you develop your thoughts: In a conversation, a friend says to you that the reading of the history and literature of race relations in America is no longer necessary since everyone enjoys equal rights and opportunities today. Having immersed yourself in this history and literature this week, would you agree or disagree with your friend, and why?