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PART 1

Discuss why there is a renewed attack on voting rights since November 2020 election. Discuss why the “Browning of America” scares the GOP and the GOP constituency, in light of the changes in Congressional politics. Discuss the definition of “HR1” and “HR4” and its potential. Explain the purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the correlating Voting Rights Act of 1965. Be very specific about the Supreme Courts rationale which now requires new legislation to correct their decision in 2013. Explain fully in your discussion what the Court changed which rendered the Voting Rights Act ineffective. Review Rubric for guidance.

This Discussion should be about two or three paragraphs (400+ words). Responses to classmates should be about one paragraph(125+ words).

You are required to post 3 times;( your initial post and your response to two other classmates). Be sure to start your posts with your full name. You will be required to post before replying.

-10 points A Answer 8-8.5 points B Answer 7-7.5 points C Answer 6-6.5 points D Answer 0-5.5 points F Answer
• Focus on topic is clear and definite
• Excellent use of ideas and concepts
• Excellent use of critical thinking skills
• Excellent use of sentence structure to convey
argument
• Excellent use of other resources in supporting your
response

• Very good development of topic
• Ideas and concepts are presented clearly
• Writing structure is well organized
• Argument is logical and intelligent
• Good use of critical thinking skills
• Good use of other resources in supporting your
response

PART 2

After viewing the entire documentary and reading Chapter 15, write an essay showing the disparity facing African Americans protesting the injustices seen in the documentary(at the end of the 19th Century and the Start and during the 20th Century). In your introduction describe the meaning of the title and the collection process of gathering evidence the author uses to reveal the atrocities. Give eight specific cases the author shows how and why slavery was reestablished. Using Chapter 15 show how the Black communities individually and collectively responds in the fight against injustice….in other words how are these cruelties protested and investigated. Cite specific protagonist like Monroe Trotter, W.E.B. Du Bois, and organizations like The Chicago Defender. The goal is to assess your ability to explain and utilize the information given in the class thus far. Your essay is three to five paragraphs. It probably wise to write a draft first.

What Are the 5 Parts of an Essay?

  • Introduction. The first part of your essay will be the introduction and it should begin by telling the reader specifically what topic your essay is addressing. …
  • First Body Paragraph. …
  • Second Body Paragraph. …
  • Third Body Paragraph. …
  • Conclusion.

Rubric

Writing Essay Content Rubric

Writing Essay Content Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence of Critical Thinking

5 pts

Excellent

Excellent use of critical thinking with quality support and constructive ideas

4 pts

Very Good

Very good use of critical thinking with quality support and constructive ideas

3 pts

Good

Good use of critical thinking with quality support and constructive ideas

2 pts

Needs Improvement

Focus on topic is unclear and show some knowledge of material

1 pts

Poor

No critical thinking with little support of ideas

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstration of knowledge and understanding of Topic

5 pts

Excellent

Focus on topic is very clear and definite and shows knowledge and understanding of concepts and material

4 pts

Very Good

Clear and definite focus on topic with a clear understanding of concepts and material

3 pts

Good

Focus on topic is average with a mediocre understanding of material

2 pts

Needs Improvement

Focus on topic is unclear and show some knowledge of material

1 pts

Poor

Focus on topic is poor and shows little knowledge of material

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStructure and Development of Ideas

5 pts

Excellent

Very Strong and reasonable ideas with new concepts that stimulate discussion

4 pts

Very Good

Strong and reasonable ideas wit new concepts that stimulate the discussion

3 pts

Good

Strong and somewhat reasonable ideas to contribute to the discussion

2 pts

Below Average

Somewhat reasonable ideas that stimulate the discussion

1 pts

Poor

Poor ideas contributed to the discussion

5 pts