Social and political history US

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HIST 232-07

October 17, 2020

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In the first paragraph you will identify Malcolm X’s thesis and state the historical context of the speech. You will need to cite from the speech and cite the source.

In the second paragraph explain using the speech four themes addressed in “The Ballot or the Bullet” Explain each theme in detail and you must use examples only from the speech and cite your sources.

In the speech Malcom X speaks about making a choice between “the ballot” or “the bullet,” which method of achieving radical change is he advocating? Explain in detail and you must use examples only from the article and cite your sources.

In the fourth paragraph explain the significance of black nationalism and its role in Malcolm X’s plan for racial uplift. Explain in detail and you must use examples only from the article and cite your sources.

In the fifth paragraph explain the difference between a Dixiecrat and a Democrat. Does Malcolm X make a distinction the two? If so why? Explain in detail and cite your source. You may use the speech and your textbook.

In the sixth paragraph explain three (3) things you learned and found to be most thought provoking from the “Ballot or the Bullet Speech.”

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