EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENT #1 (3 POINTS) “THE RISE AND FALL OF JIM CROWN”

HIST 318 – HISTORY OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN AMERICAN CITIES

SPRING 2021

EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENT #1

(3 POINTS)

“THE RISE AND FALL OF JIM CROWN”

DUE: FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2021

*PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ASSIGNMENT THROUGH BLACKBOARD*

In this course we have been discussing the factors that led blacks to migrate from rural to urban

communities during and after World War II. The challenges facing blacks in American society are

examined in the documentary, “The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow (Part 4).” For this extra credit

assignment, please watch the documentary and write an essay on your review of the film. The link for

the film is listed below.

Your essay should comply with the following criteria:

1) Two (FULL) pages, double-spaced, Times New Roman or Arial 12-point Font;

2) Must include a summary of the information covered in the documentary;

3) Must include details regarding a specific story from the film that resonated with you the most and

4) Must include your opinion on the information covered in the documentary.

Link to the Film

“The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow (Part 4)” can be accessed at the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vadRcW_r-SE