Instructions: In a five (5) paragraph essay, please respond to the following writing prompt:
How have historical events or movements in African American history (such as Slavery, Reconstruction, the New Negro Renaissance, or the Harlem Renaissance) been described in any of the literary texts or poems that have been discussed in this course (so far)? How have these events and/or movements had an impact on or shaped the text(s) you selected? You can select any of the works you have read.
Format: This essay should have a solid thesis statement and be structured according to the guidelines of a traditional five (5) paragraph essay (Five Paragraph Essay Outline). The essay should also follow the MLA format and guidelines for essays (OWL Purdue – MLA Formatting Guide).
Length: Five (5) Paragraph Essay
Outside Resources: 2 (1 primary source, 1 secondary source)
NOTE: The primary source is the text (s) you are using as the basis of the essay; the secondary source should be an article or book that is relevant to your argument in the essay.