Write a 600-word essay that addresses the following prompt: First, describe the main arguments of the Southern Manifesto—what were its authors’ stated reasons for opposing the Brown v. Board of Education decision?
Assignment Question
Assignment Instructions: Southern Manifesto and Current Issues Project The Southern Manifesto (officially known as the Declaration of Constitutional Principles) was a document written in 1956 in direct response to the Brown v. Board of Education decision in the Supreme Court to order the desegregation of public schools. It argues that this decision was unconstitutional and was an example of the abuse of judicial power. It was signed by 101 members of Congress from Southern states. This infamous document began the push for Massive Resistance to desegregation. Read the document below, clicking the “+” to the right of the title to reveal the source. Take your time with this source, and read it carefully to be sure you understand it.
The Southern Manifesto
1 1 Read the document provided above.
2 2 Write a 600-word essay that addresses the following prompt: First, describe the main arguments of the Southern Manifesto—what were its authors’ stated reasons for opposing the Brown v. Board of Education decision? Second, describe the writers’ other motivations for opposing desegregation, beyond what was written in the Manifesto. Finally, using recent news articles, describe how the ideas of this document are still a part of American politics today.
3 3 You may use your course materials as you research this topic, in addition to the outside research you will need to do to find a current event. Be sure to consider the historical and philosophical context of all documents. (Read your current events with an eye toward possible bias.)
4 4 Your paper should be formatted using proper MLA citation style and typed in a Microsoft Word document using 12-pt Times New Roman and double-spaced.
5 5 All sources should be referenced using proper MLA format.
6 6 Your paper should have a clear structure. Write an introductory paragraph with a strong thesis statement, three or more body paragraphs defending your thesis using examples and evidence, and a concluding paragraph that restates and summarizes your major points.
7 7 Proofread your essay carefully, making sure you have followed the standard rules for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. Remember, you MUST use in-text MLA citations for any source material used in your assignment. If you do not remember the requirements and format for these, you can review them by clicking the button below or by going back to your Course Documents section and reviewing the “Documentation” lesson. MLA Format Requirements Click the button to review your lesson on citation requirements and MLA formatting DOCUMENTATION(OPENS IN A NEW TAB) Video Instructions Watch the video below for additional tips and tricks for completing your assignment. Rubric The rubric below will be used to grade your assignment. Manifesto Rubric.png References
