Instruction
1. The Civil Rights Movement was marked by great victories as well as some bitter defeats. Along the way there were key moments in the movement that were important turning points. What, in your opinion, were the three key moments of the Civil Rights Movement? Please choose one event from each volume of March and explain why you think it was crucial to the outcome of the Civil Rights movement. Then you need to explain how your events were portrayed in the comic books. Finally, you need to explain both the accomplishments of the CRM as well as what still needs to be done today.
Your paper should look something like this:
Introduction—Brief summary of the series March. Your introduction should end in a sentence something like. “During the Civil Rights Movement, there were three central events that would greatly impact the movement. First there was A, and then there was B, and finally there was C. These three events shaped the CRM.”
Body--First paragraph of the “Body”
Event A Explain what A was. Explain why you think A was important.
Second paragraph
Event A was portrayed this way on page X in Volume 1 (explain how it was portrayed). Your critique of that portrayal. Was it effective? If yes, WHY was it effective? Could it have been portrayed differently? Was there one panel that evoked very strong feelings in you? What was the author’s or artists’ intent? Third through sixth paragraph… do the same for events B and C.
Conclusion—Should be similar to the introduction. You should explain why you chose A,B and C. You should also explain what you felt was the success or failure of the CRM. Finally, March suggests the inauguration of President Barack Obama was almost the fulfilment of the Civil Rights Movement. Does the election of an African American mean the Civil Rights Movement has succeeded? If so, what does the election of Donald Trump suggest about racial equality in the United States?