social rights of the group that you have previously selected to examine
with those of another disadvantaged group, as of 1924.
In a 2-3 page (5-6 paragraph) essay, compare and contrast the Political and Civil Rights in the 1920s
Political and Civil Rights in the 1920s of the group you selected in
week one of this course with that of another of the groups examined in
this course as of 1924 (please make sure to review the lesson and
section 7.3 of your text for updates from 1920-1924). In your essay
compare and contrast:
- The constitutional nature of political rights (or the lack of these rights) for these groups.
- For this component of your essay, reflect on the U.S. Constitution
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in this period. Examine specifically the relationship between social
pressures, such as discrimination, and political rights for each of
these groups.
Make sure that you have an introduction with a thesis statement
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3-4 body paragraphs that compare and contrast the experience of both
groups and where they stood with regard to political and social
acceptance in 1924, and then a conclusion which sums your argument and
your main points. View the Basic Essay Structure
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You will be required to use at least four sources for this assignment:
- Your textbook
- Two sources from the selected sources below (one for the
group you have previously selected, and one for the new group you are
comparing. - At least one additional scholarly source from the library
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The Political and Civil Rights in the 1920s paper,
- must be at least five double-spaced paragraphs in length, and
formatted according to APA style as outlined in The Writing Center’s APA Style
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- title of project in bold font
- Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page
- student’s name
- name of Institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)
- course name and number
- instructor’s name
- due date
accurate, thorough, and written in complete sentences. See the Academic Voice
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introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that
indicates the purpose of your paper. For assistance on writing, refer to
The Writing Center resources, Introductions & Conclusions
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