Homework: American History
Imagine yourself a student in the 1950s,1960s, or 1970s. Choose one of the movements that existed and tell why you would be involved. Also, share its beliefs/philosophies and criticisms. Trace the root of the movement and its demise. Also, include a socially conscious song of the period and, without giving all the lyrics, tell why you feel the song best describes the movement.
Songs can include but are not limited to:
o Say it Loud, I' m Black and I'm Proud
o I'm Coming Out
o Respect
o Move on Up
o I am Woman
o Blowing in the Wind
o People Get Ready
o Lift Every Voice
o How I Got Over
o If There's a Hell Below
o Mississippi God****
o Strange Fruit
o Fortunate Son
o Yo Soy Chicano
o Blackfire
o Lift every voice
The song in its entirely does not need to be printed, only a verse or stanza.
In your draft, address some of the following questions:
i. What lessons can contemporary civil rights groups learn?
ii. What strategies worked best to promote civil rights?
iii. Was violence or repression involved?
iv. Was your movement a revolution or a social movement?
v. Papers should be no less than four pages with standard font and margins. Remember this is research.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.