For this 4-5 complete page essay (12-point TNR font, double-spaced), please respond to the following question based on A More Beautiful and Terrible History.
In her book, Theoharis explores the “Long Movement” and argues that the popular narrative of the Civil Rights Movement excludes both young people and women. What evidence does she provide to support her argument? How does she define the “Long Movement?” According to her research, what was the role of both women and young people in the movement towards Black freedom?
Full-credit essays will contain an introduction with a proper thesis, as well as a conclusion; answer the question in a unified and cohesive way; utilize the book in a way that is fluid and effective; will provide examples and evidence (direct quotes from the reading: “show, don’t tell”); will have been proofread and contain proper spelling, punctuation, capitalization, sentence structure, and transitions; paragraphs will be readable and clear; and the student will have demonstrated a complex understanding of the questions and content.
