history research

Assignment

Imagine yourself a student in the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s. Choose one of the movements that existed and tell why you would be involved. Also, share its beliefs/philosophies and criticisms. Trace the root of the movement and its demise. Also, include a socially conscious song of the period and, without giving all the lyrics, tell why you feel the song best describes the movement.

Songs can include but are not limited to:

Say it Loud, I’ m Black and I’m Proud

I’m Coming Out

Respect

Move on Up

I am Woman

Blowing in the Wind

People Get Ready

Lift Every Voice

How I Got Over

If There’s a Hell Below

Mississippi God****

Strange Fruit

Fortunate Son

Yo Soy Chicano

Blackfire

Lift every voice

The song in its entirely does not need to be printed, only a verse or stanza.

In your draft, address some of the following questions:

1. What lessons can contemporary civil rights groups learn?

2. What strategies worked best to promote civil rights?

3. Was violence or repression involved?

4. Was your movement a revolution or a social movement?

5. Papers should be no less than four pages with standard font and margins. Remember this is research.