Question 1

Message : What role does education play in the African American struggle to achieve freedom and equality in the segregated South? 1. An introduction, including a thesis statement that answers the question.

2. At least six (6) pieces of evidence from the book to support your argument.​ ​These may be direct quotes or paraphrases but you must cite your source in a footnote that is formatted in Chicago style.

See https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/717/03/ for guidelines. [Note: Microsoft Word has a built-in footnote generator]

3. A conclusion that restates your thesis statement. Your essay must be 3-pages (750 words), double-spaced, with 1-inch margins, using Times New Roman or Arial font (10-12 point).

Please include your name and page number as a footer on each page. Please submit your essay in one of the following formats:

Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) ? PDF ? Text (.txt)