4 pages due by 24 hrs

 Research Paper: Racism in America Directions:1,000 words minimumA minimum of 5 sources (1 is the documentary 13th, 1 on racism, and 1 for each of your points)Sources must be peer reviewed/scholarly journalsTimes New Roman/12pt fontAPA Citations requiredDouble spacedRacism in America Paper OutlineIntro Paragraph:This is the first paragraph of your paper. It should introduce the topic of racism in America, and the three points you’ve decided to write about.Body:2nd paragraph- this is where you will write about your first point. You will need to research and find sources that you will refer to.3rd paragraph- this is where you will write about your second point. You will need to research and find sources that you will refer to.4th paragraph- this is where you will write about your third point. You will need to research and find sources that you will refer to.Conclusion:This is the last paragraph where you will sum up your paper. When summing up your paper, you must refer to your 3 points.Here are some points that can be discussed, you must pick 3:

1. Police Brutality - research the history of police brutality and make sure to link it to racism in America
2. Jim Crow Laws- research the laws and use a few examples to link them racism in America 
3. War on Drugs- research the laws and use a few examples to link them to racism in America
4. 3 strikes you’re out- how did this law play a part in racism in America
5. Mandatory Minimum Sentencing- how did this law play a part in racism in America
6. Slavery and Prison Labor- link it to racism in America
7. The Southern Strategy- link it to racism in America
8. Truth in sentencing laws- link it to racism in America
9. The criminality clause in the 13th Amendment- link it to racism in America
10. Stop and Frisk laws- link it to racism in America 

Grading Scale (1) Paper addresses topic- (20 points)(2) Paper highlights three points and makes connections to racism in America-  (60 points)(3) 1000 words, Double-Spaced, Times New Roman 12pt Font, Minimum of 5 Paragraphs- (10 points)(4) Paper cites at least 5 sources- (10 points)