What were the specific policies and programs of the Great Society, and how did they respond to poverty?

 

After reviewing and reflecting on all of the assigned materials on the previous page of this week’s module, compose an essay that completes all of the tasks according to the rubric below.

You must clearly demonstrate that you reviewed and reflected upon ALL of the module and materials in your essay response.

Make clear and explicit reference to ALL of the assigned materials , with minimal but necessary summary–the bulk of your essay should by your own reflection and analysis of the materials according to the prompts.

Provide proper attribution and citation in a clear and consistent fashion

Do not simply copy and paste or block quote–your essay needs to be primarily your own analysis, in your own words, with clear and explicit reference to ALL of the assigned materials from this week.

ASSIGNMENT 2

FINAL DRAFT OF RESEARCH PROJECT–DUE 10 PM ON SATURDAY 12/17–100 POINTS

Carefully review your research questions, outline, and map to compose a 2000-3000 word research paper that accomplishes the following:

Clearly and explicitly state your research questions

Carefully review the resources that you previously mapped

Synthesize and summarize these resources, providing clear and precise attributions and citations

Analyze and explain how this info does and/or does not address your research questions.

Identify additional questions that emerged from your research.

Clearly identify what specific themes, events, and/or histories from the course inform your research

1). What were the specific policies and programs of the Great Society, and how did they respond to poverty?

2). Explain what is meant by the ‘second reconstruction’, and how it was defeated or failed.

3). How did the expansion of civil rights fail to address racism and poverty in the US?

4). What role did police play in this period, and how did their power expand?

5). Respond to at least two of your classmates.