Topic: Discuss the ideas espoused by King and Malcolm X. Which of these men’s doctrines do you feel was the best course of action for AA? Why? Support your stance with details from the text.
Short Answers Journal Essays.
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3. .Begin with a thesis statement. Do not write an introduction or conclusion. Write
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5. Use textural evidence in the development of each answer, providing MLA style
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not misrepresent text.
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application of themes and, more importantly, how the themes can be applied to
various works.
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