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Write an essay that clearly explains how the protest movements of the 1960s and 1970s expanded the notion of democracy.

During the 1960s and 1970s, activists from various communities organized to address social inequality and gain civil rights.

 

Write an essay that clearly explains how the protest movements of the 1960s and 1970s expanded the notion of democracy.

How did each protest movement specifically expand civil rights? What tactics did each group use? How were these protest movements similar?

 

To answer this essay question, you should provide an introduction, conclusion, and a detailed paragraph as well as the significance of the following four key terms: Afro-Americans for Black Liberation, La Raza Unida Party, Students for a Democratic Society, and the National Organization for Women. Essay Structure: Introduction: Briefly explain how the protest movements of the 1960s and 1970s expanded the notion of democracy (the main essay question). You will want to list the key terms in your brief explanation. First Paragraph: Afro-Americans for Black Liberation Provide all the details for this key term from the class lecture (refer to the module Power Point PDF). The last sentences should address the main essay question, how this protest movement expanded civil rights, the tactics this organization used, and how this protest movement was similar to other protest movements.

 

Second Paragraph: La Raza Unida Party Provide all the details for this key term from the class lecture (refer to the module Power Point PDF). The last sentences should address the main essay question, how this protest movement expanded civil rights, the tactics this organization used, and how this protest movement was similar to other protest movements. Third Paragraph: Students for a Democratic Society Provide all the details for this key term from the class lecture (refer to the module Power Point PDF).

The last sentences should address the main essay question, how this protest movement expanded civil rights, the tactics this organization used, and how this protest movement was similar to other protest movements.

Fourth Paragraph: National Organization for Women Provide all the details for this key term from the class lecture (refer to the module Power Point PDF). The last sentences should address the main essay question, how this protest movement expanded civil rights, the tactics this organization used, and how this protest movement was similar to other protest movements. Conclusion: Summarize your analysis of how the protest movements of the 1960s and 1970s expanded the notion of democracy. The last sentence should address the historical significance.