Civil Rights Argumentative Analysis

"If the fires of freedom and civil liberties burn low in other lands, they must be made brighter in our own. If in other lands the press and books and literature of all kinds are censored, we must redouble our efforts here to keep them free. If in other lands the eternal truths of the past are threatened by intolerance, we must provide a safe place for their perpetuation." Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1938 (Isaacs 66)

Our Founding Founders established the federal government with three distinct branches, each with powers over the other in order to have a proper checks and balances to ensure fairness across the board. The U.S. Constitution outlines the powers and responsibilities of the three branches of government and is a critical document for the federal government. Important laws and documents such as The Bill of Rights, The US Civil Rights Act and The Freedom of Information Act (FoIA) are managed by our Constitution. Below we will discuss three subjects which set up a diverse broad range of viewpoints that are essential in our democracy.

Our individual characteristics and traits are what initiates change and drives society, yet in our society in which individuality doesn’t seem to exist these days. where is an individualist is something what we call an outcast or not normal. In two articles by Kenji Yoshino "Preface" and "The New Civil Rights Movement", Yoshino discusses how he believes that people “cover” or hide their real identity so they will fit into the so called “norms” of our society. Yoshino supports his argument by ethos, he also uses his own personal experiences, he also uses pathos, and he uses examples, facts and data to get his point across. It is this individuality that fuel society and is present in every aspect of it. Culture, a significant part of society,

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights are two terms that are often used interchangeably in America. Since the founding of our nation there has always been the debate of the limit of government and what rights were guaranteed to each individual. Many of the architects of our government feared that national government could one day become too powerful and begin to infringe on the individual rights of the citizens. As a result, a Bill of Rights was added to our constitution. The Bill of Rights serves as a guide of what the government cannot do. Civil Liberties simply establish precedent on what rights the United States government cannot abridge on. Civil Rights, on the other hand applies to the rights of individuals. Over the history of our nation the question of civil rights has found itself becoming a pillar of our legal system and has been very instrumental in our quest to become a “more perfect union”. In recent history one civil liberty that has caused a continual controversial debate is the second amendment, in addition to how it applies to gun control measures that are being proposed in order to decrease the level of mass shootings. The second amendment clearly defines the intention of individuals to have the right to bear arms. In order to understand why gun control advocates have failed to secure effective gun control legislation, we must explore the reasoning why the second amendment is interpreted the way it is and should Americans be allowed to own guns?

In 1865, the 13th amendment was ratified which officially abolished slavery that therefore marked the beginning of racial discrimination which further led into the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960’s. During the late 20th century, racial prejudice and segregation was highly common all across the United States, but the majority of racial prejudice and segregation was in the South due to the South previously relying on slaves for labor work. The Civil Rights Movement was led by many African American’s seeking equal treatment, but the most famous of all Civil Rights leaders was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who was an American pastor, activist, and a supporter for desegregation and civil

“There is no better than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time”-Malcolm X. In every movement men and women have crossed paths with others that share their goals, but not everyone shares the same path to achieve it. The civil rights movement of the nineteen fifties and sixties were no different in this case, while many shared the common goal of equality for all, not everyone shared the same style or belief system to achieve it creating sources of conflict within various civil rights organizations as well as between organizations. Freedom activists, Malcolm X and Stokely Carmichael sharing the same goal as other civil rights leaders John Lewis

The reconstruction amendments established in the 19th century made many believe that African Americans would finally reach equality. However, the abolishment never changed society’s view on African Americans and instead, barriers such as oppression and segregation came out of it. Despite the ceaseless barriers faced by African Americans in the South, they were able to utilize methods in which gave the movement strength in the 1950s and ultimately, led to their gained civil rights.

2. According to the chart, what inference can be made about barriers to voting for African Americans in the southern states?

I interviewed my grandparents, Janet and Earl Patterson, for this exploration. The questions that I asked where, ‘Why do you think the Civil Rights Act had to happen, and Can you tell a bit about any experiences you have had with this?’ Mrs. Patterson had a lot to say about her beliefs of why the Civil Rights Act had to happen, which made me really think about how lucky I am to live in the time that I live in. They both had a heartbreaking story about something that was done wrong to someone they knew before the Civil Rights Act, or something that happened to them even after it was put in effect. Their statements are proof enough of reasons why in our schools, we should teach more about the Civil Rights Act to make sure something like that does not repeat itself.

What were the main arguments pro-slavery southerners used to defend the institution of slavery against accusations that slavery was barbaric and backward? What were the limits of these arguments (in other words, how were these arguments less than convincing)? The South’s main argument used to defend the institution of slavery against accusations that slavery was barbaric and backward was that it was best for the Union and the South. The South believed that the slaves were better off a slave. The North argues that slavery is immoral and went against the Declaration of Independence. However, I believe that the arguments of the anti-slavery of the North to be more persuasive and accurate than the pro-slavery of the South.

During the course of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s, there were several black and white supporters who had brave roles. The most prominent and persistent activist of African American rights movement was Martin Luther King Jr. King’s ideas sparked the ideal perspective of equality. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for equality by organizing marches, giving powerful speeches, and staying positive through adversity.

After hearing about the incident that took place at the UNC-Chapel Hill basketball game, I decided to write you a letter advising you of your legal rights against the Greensboro Coliseum for damages to your vehicle. It's unfortunate but, paying to park your car in a garage doesn’t necessarily mean it’s safe from vandalism and having its windows smashed in.

1. Discuss when, why and how the Cold War began. Then cite at least one factor that perpetuated the Cold War in each decade from the 1950s-1980s and discuss how the item you selected affected America at home as well. Last, discuss when and why the Cold War ended.

Identity Our identity, an important factor, how we view each other A young African American looking up to their mother The projects, the shootings, single parents at home The fear of losing everything and dying alone Recognized as African, perspective altered by the struggle Looking back on the past, an individual that is troubled Misrepresentation, Segregation, the situation at hand 60 years later, new progress, new plans How to fight for change, that is the question Striving for freedom, passing oppression

After readying these chapters 4, 5, 6, and 7, I was able to get familiar with a lot of things that I never knew before. I learnt about the U.S. Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, the Politics of Public Opinion, and Voting and Elections. Not only that, I opportune to watched a video on Civil Rights; it was very informing. In addition, I have started applying all that I learnt from these chapters into the real world of my day to day activities. As a matter of fact, I was teaching some of my co-workers about their Civil Rights, and liberties based on the knowledge I have gained from this chapters; every single one of them was looking at me. The most interesting part of it all, was that they told me to leave Correction and become a lawyer. According to them, they said that I don’t fit in jail working as a Correctional Officer. Moving to the positive aspect of my studies, during the cause of me watching this Civil Rights video; I learnt about the greatest invention of human history, and some of the Civil Rights movements like Martin Luther King Jr., and Rosa Parks.